Vista - Games requires DX9c of higher

10-22-2007

Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium).

However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install it
onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I
install it, before trying again.

Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd
appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance.
--
Allan

10-22-2007

AllanRoy wrote:

Quote:

> Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium).
>
> However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install it
> onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I
> install it, before trying again.
>
> Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd
> appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance.

Even though Vista has dx10 you still need to install dx9c as the game
told you! Vista does not have all of the dx9c files and installing it
will add the missing files.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

--
Annie___ (VM BB L)________________________________
http://find-out-more.brion.me.uk - http://email-me.brion.me.uk

10-22-2007

You need to install DirectX 9c. You can find it on the Microsoft web site.
Vista has DX10, but it is missing certain DX9c components (easy
explaination).

Here's the link to the download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

--
Dustin Harper
dharper@xxxxxx
http://www.vistarip.com

"AllanRoy" <AllanRoy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium).
>
> However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install
> it
> onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I
> install it, before trying again.
>
> Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd
> appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance.
> --
> Allan

10-23-2007

Annie, Dustin,

Many thanks for your help, will give it a shot!

Thanks again.
--
Allan

"Dustin Harper" wrote:

Quote:

> You need to install DirectX 9c. You can find it on the Microsoft web site.
> Vista has DX10, but it is missing certain DX9c components (easy
> explaination).
>
> Here's the link to the download:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> --
> Dustin Harper
> dharper@xxxxxx
> http://www.vistarip.com
>
> "AllanRoy" <AllanRoy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:0D8CD3EB-A828-4715-823E-EDB5E4D5C7BC@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium).
> >
> > However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install
> > it
> > onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I
> > install it, before trying again.
> >
> > Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd
> > appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance.
> > --
> > Allan

>

10-31-2007

Sounds like a faulty version check in the installer. Have you tried running
the installer with the XP SP 2 compatibilty mode?

--
Chuck Walbourn
SDE, XNA Developer Connection

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

10-22-2007	#1 (permalink)
AllanRoy n/a posts	Games requires DX9c of higher Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium). However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install it onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I install it, before trying again. Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance. -- Allan
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10-22-2007	#2 (permalink)
Annie R J Brion n/a posts	Re: Games requires DX9c of higher AllanRoy wrote: Quote: > Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium). > > However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install it > onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I > install it, before trying again. > > Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd > appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance. Even though Vista has dx10 you still need to install dx9c as the game told you! Vista does not have all of the dx9c files and installing it will add the missing files. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en -- Annie___ (VM BB L)________________________________ http://find-out-more.brion.me.uk - http://email-me.brion.me.uk
My System Specs

10-22-2007	#3 (permalink)
Dustin Harper n/a posts	Re: Games requires DX9c of higher You need to install DirectX 9c. You can find it on the Microsoft web site. Vista has DX10, but it is missing certain DX9c components (easy explaination). Here's the link to the download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en -- Dustin Harper dharper@xxxxxx http://www.vistarip.com "AllanRoy" <AllanRoy@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:0D8CD3EB-A828-4715-823E-EDB5E4D5C7BC@xxxxxx Quote: > Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium). > > However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install > it > onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I > install it, before trying again. > > Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd > appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance. > -- > Allan
My System Specs

10-23-2007	#4 (permalink)
AllanRoy n/a posts	Re: Games requires DX9c of higher Annie, Dustin, Many thanks for your help, will give it a shot! Thanks again. -- Allan "Dustin Harper" wrote: Quote: > You need to install DirectX 9c. You can find it on the Microsoft web site. > Vista has DX10, but it is missing certain DX9c components (easy > explaination). > > Here's the link to the download: > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en > > -- > Dustin Harper > dharper@xxxxxx > http://www.vistarip.com > > "AllanRoy" <AllanRoy@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:0D8CD3EB-A828-4715-823E-EDB5E4D5C7BC@xxxxxx Quote: > > Tried to install NFS Most Wanted on my Vista system (32bit Home Premium). > > > > However, the game cancelled the installation, stating it couldn't install > > it > > onto a system that did not have dx9c or higher installed, and suggested I > > install it, before trying again. > > > > Obviously, that's not an option, so how do I work around this problem? I'd > > appreciate any help or suggestions. Many thanks in advance. > > -- > > Allan >
My System Specs

10-31-2007	#5 (permalink)
Chuck Walbourn [MSFT] n/a posts	Re: Games requires DX9c of higher Sounds like a faulty version check in the installer. Have you tried running the installer with the XP SP 2 compatibilty mode? -- Chuck Walbourn SDE, XNA Developer Connection This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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