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starting problems .. d3d9.dll and main menu no start? - 8/30/2004 7:05:05 AM

rickcr

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I just installed steel panther 8.20 from the zip file I downloaded and everything seemed to install fine but when I go to program files-- Steel Panthers World at War-- standard game, I get an error: "d3d9.dll not found." When I try the Game Menu from the same program files menu it brings up the menu fine and the links all work except for the "Play World at War" link -- it just does nothing (other than the wav file sound). If I go to "quick start" it seems I can get to the game ok from there. Does anyone else have these same problems on windows XP? Thanks.

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RE: starting problems .. d3d9.dll and main menu no start? - 8/30/2004 7:41:05 AM

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rickcr: i believe that file is for DX9 but i wouldn't lay a bet on it.

meanwhile run your game from the Mech.exe file in the main SPwaw folder, all you'll miss is the intro. You can make a shortcut for this file for your desk top. The problem it seems from what I read is that due to the different combinations you can now get in computers that you get that problem. SPwaw is an old DOS game run in a windows atmosphere and that don't help either. It dosen't affect the game so just enjoy and survive.

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RE: starting problems .. d3d9.dll and main menu no start? - 8/30/2004 8:00:00 AM

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rickcr: A little research shows that d3d9.dll is a Microsoft Direct 3d (file) V.4.09.00.0901 and can be downloaded from www.dll-files.com, just click on URL if interested. No guarantees.

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RE: starting problems .. d3d9.dll and main menu no start? - 8/30/2004 8:16:27 AM

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thanks Chief. I seem to get to the game no problem from the "Quick Start" link. As long as I'm not missing anything critical to the game functioning, I'll just use that link.

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RE: starting problems .. d3d9.dll and main menu no start? - 8/30/2004 8:52:07 AM

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You probably don't have directX 9? If not, then this problem will most likely go away when you upgrade.

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RE: starting problems .. d3d9.dll and main menu no start? - 8/30/2004 9:53:06 AM

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You probably don't have directX 9? If not, then this problem will most likely go away when you upgrade.

That was it. Thanks. (I feel stupid, thought I had directX 9 installed after I upgraded my video card.. oh well, it's installed now and everything is working great).

Great game by the way. Just what I was looking for. I think I'll like Korsun Pocket as well, alhtough I haven't purchased it yet.

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