DirectX error, is it the game or pc ? |
DirectX error, is it the game or pc ? |
25 Oct 2015, 22:48
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Why are old planes so freakin' cool? Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 5 August 2014 From: Fort Belvoir, Virginia Member No.: 10578 |
For over a year i have struggled to find out why C&C Zero Hour isnt working on my computer, after numerous uninstall/reinstall, origin download, internet forums and youtube, it appears that its DirectX that is to blame, from what i understand the game requires DirectX 8.1, i do not know which version is on my computer ( i suspect DirectX 11, not sure though) an before you ask why it took over a year, i am very lazy
-------------------- "Air superiority is the key to any modern war, but its the grunts on the ground that unlock the door to peace" - Oldschool22
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26 Oct 2015, 0:52
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Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 13 July 2015 From: Portland, Oregon, USA Member No.: 11751 |
I guess I'll just ask the simplest question: did you try to upgrade direct x?
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26 Oct 2015, 3:03
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Group: Moderator Posts: 1641 Joined: 8 January 2015 From: Newcastle, England Member No.: 10811 Aut vincere aut mori, Cave quid dicis, quando, et cui, De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum. |
install the latest direct x see if it works, if its giveing you the error:
This game requires directx 8.1 blah blah blah just go in ur game folder and delete the file dbghelp.dll https://help.ea.com/uk/article/command-conq...ror-workaround/ also if your running windows xp service pack 2 or any os after that you have at liest DirectX 9.0c by default. to see what directx you have just open the start menu and in the search bar type in dxdiag.exe This post has been edited by mr_Skittles: 26 Oct 2015, 3:09 -------------------- |
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27 Nov 2015, 8:22
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Why are old planes so freakin' cool? Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 5 August 2014 From: Fort Belvoir, Virginia Member No.: 10578 |
install the latest direct x see if it works, if its giveing you the error: This game requires directx 8.1 blah blah blah just go in ur game folder and delete the file dbghelp.dll https://help.ea.com/uk/article/command-conq...ror-workaround/ also if your running windows xp service pack 2 or any os after that you have at liest DirectX 9.0c by default. to see what directx you have just open the start menu and in the search bar type in dxdiag.exe (sorry for such a long reply) i did delete the dbghelp.dll folder and i do have DirectX 11, however, the shortcut does say its on xp service pack 2, but the launcher (in the folder itself) is stuck (wont let me change it) on xp service pack 3 -------------------- "Air superiority is the key to any modern war, but its the grunts on the ground that unlock the door to peace" - Oldschool22
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27 Nov 2015, 9:32
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Group: Moderator Posts: 1641 Joined: 8 January 2015 From: Newcastle, England Member No.: 10811 Aut vincere aut mori, Cave quid dicis, quando, et cui, De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum. |
delete the shortcut and make a new one.
however may not even be necessary for u to have compatibility mode on. i dont and mine works fine. -------------------- |
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27 Nov 2015, 17:46
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Why are old planes so freakin' cool? Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 5 August 2014 From: Fort Belvoir, Virginia Member No.: 10578 |
i deleted and made a new shortcut but it still doesnt work
-------------------- "Air superiority is the key to any modern war, but its the grunts on the ground that unlock the door to peace" - Oldschool22
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28 Nov 2015, 1:32
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Group: Project Leader Posts: 164 Joined: 25 March 2010 Member No.: 881 |
Mate, try this work around:
http://forums.cncnz.com/topic/12319-how-to...-windows-7-x64/ -------------------- Sup guiyz
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10 Jan 2016, 21:56
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Why are old planes so freakin' cool? Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 5 August 2014 From: Fort Belvoir, Virginia Member No.: 10578 |
Mate, try this work around: http://forums.cncnz.com/topic/12319-how-to...-windows-7-x64/ still didnt work -------------------- "Air superiority is the key to any modern war, but its the grunts on the ground that unlock the door to peace" - Oldschool22
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