Vista - direct3d problems

when i try to launch some games on my system(VISTA), it gives me an "unable
to create direct3d device". is there a way around this??

"PStrathie" <PStrathie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> when i try to launch some games on my system(VISTA), it gives me an
> "unable
> to create direct3d device". is there a way around this??

Go to http://www.microsoft.com/directx

Download the latest DirectX this will install the DirectX 9 files into Vista
and allow the game to run.

Next time post the name of the game and your system specs so we know what
you are talking about. kaithxbai!

-A.

"Andy [Ex-MSFT]" wrote:

> "PStrathie" <PStrathie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FFEFC54E-2512-4DF9-9627-8FDA1BBA7BB7@microsoft.com...
> > when i try to launch some games on my system(VISTA), it gives me an
> > "unable
> > to create direct3d device". is there a way around this??
>
> Go to http://www.microsoft.com/directx
>
> Download the latest DirectX this will install the DirectX 9 files into Vista
> and allow the game to run.
>
> Next time post the name of the game and your system specs so we know what
> you are talking about. kaithxbai!
this didnt help the game is medieval lords and this is my system info. >
Operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000)
(6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GATEWAY
System Model: GT5404
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 1032MB used, 1247MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode
> -A.

"PStrathie" <PStrathie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "Andy [Ex-MSFT]" wrote:
>> "PStrathie" <PStrathie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:FFEFC54E-2512-4DF9-9627-8FDA1BBA7BB7@microsoft.com...
>> > when i try to launch some games on my system(VISTA), it gives me an
>> > "unable
>> > to create direct3d device". is there a way around this??
>>
>> Go to http://www.microsoft.com/directx
>>
>> Download the latest DirectX this will install the DirectX 9 files into
>> Vista
>> and allow the game to run.
>>
>> Next time post the name of the game and your system specs so we know what
>> you are talking about. kaithxbai!
> this didnt help the game is medieval lords and this is my system info. >

Wow you posted this question a lot. see your other posts for a response.