Analysis and resolution of Vista and game incompatibility failures

When we use Vista to play games, Vista often has some incompatibility with some games, such as XXX.dll loss, XXX.dll error, etc. The problem is not the problem of the Vista system itself. It is very likely that the developer is not using Vista as a platform when developing the game, which leads to the inevitable incompatibility between Vista and the game. The following are some examples of how Vista is incompatible with games that are collected in the computer maintenance practice.

1. Run the game prompt XXX.dll error problem

The problem of dll (dynamic link library) error is relatively easy to solve. If the netizen is playing online, the system prompts d3dx9_27.dll error and cannot continue the game.

The solution to this problem is that gamers can copy the corresponding dynamic link library files from the installation CD/file to the directory "X:WindowsSystem32".

2.With DirectX 9.0c Redist April 2007

If only individual dll files, or individual other files are missing, gamers can extract from the installation CD/file, if it is more The file is wrong. It is recommended that gamers consider installing DirectX 9.0c Redist April 2007.

DirectX 9.0c edist April 2007 and DirectX 9 are not a product, we can think of it as "more complete" DirectX 9. When users install DirectX 9.0c Redist April 2007, it automatically scans the version of DirectX and installs files that are not available on DirectX into the system.

3.Universal d3dx9.dll file

In particular, this method is derived from the experience of some gamers. It is understood that this method can not solve every problem, but in most cases it can be used.

When the user is playing a game, the XXX.dll file is missing, error, etc., you can search the d3dx9.dll file from the system, copy and paste it into the game installation directory, and then put it Change the name to the name of the file that the system reports missing.

4. Keep an eye on Microsoft update patches

The current operating system Windows Vista has released a game compatibility patch that can correct compatibility issues encountered by many classic PC games on Windows Vista. .

Microsoft said that some classic PC games will encounter problems such as being unable to install, running, or running unstable on Windows Vista. This patch fixes compatibility issues on classic PC games such as Lego Star Wars, Battlefield 2, Infinite Flight X, Age of Empires 3, Fable: Lost Chapters, and Dungeon Siege.