Renderer #0 error

[Puckman384]

I know there are about 1,334,959 posts on this issue, but maybe that should tell you something, right?
1. I'm not too tech savvy, but before I ever download a game I make sure my computer can run it. A toaster stapled to a monitor could run this game, so I'm set there. Here are my specs: Intel ® graphics media accelerator HD (YES, integrated graphics. It's one reason i bought the game, so I knew I could run it) on Windows 7 (64-bit) with 3.8 gigs of RAM and 2.3GHz performance.
2. I've stooped around trying to find a solution. I play on the "suggested" res (1024x768) with SSAO and "edge smooth" turned OFF. I can't even launch the game before it crashes. I immediately get the error about "renderer #0". I don't believe updating my drivers will work. The laptops practically brand new (i3) and I can play a game with pretty decent graphics (like CoD 4 or Napoleon: total war) just fine. I also don't feel comfortable doing it.
3. Is there any other solution? Will there/ can there be a patch? When?

If there can't I need some contact so I can return the game. I didn't pay $20 to get an error message.

Thanks