Direct 3D problem!

05-07-2004, 15:58

For some reason, Direct 3D isn't working on my card when it IS supported. I checked my graphics drivers (SIS 315E) and every time I go into "Direct 3D settings" I get an error message saying "Direct 3D Loader not found!". Does anybody know where I can find this Direct 3D loader for my card? I need it for some of my games.

Bifta · 05-07-2004, 16:01

Have you tried reinstalling Directx (9) and the drivers for your card?

05-07-2004, 17:25

Erm, I havn't tried that, I don't know how to unistall directX.

Bifta · 05-07-2004, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

Erm, I havn't tried that, I don't know how to unistall directX.

You don't need to uninstall it (I don't think it's possible to anyway), just reinstall over the top.

paulyoung666 · 05-07-2004, 17:29

yup , direct 9.0c is available , and it appears as though it is part of xpsp2

05-07-2004, 17:31

I'm just gonna update ME, might fix this problem iv'e got with my graphics drivers.

EDIT: Well, there was an update for my drivers that is 1.1mb, so I had best get that done.

EDIT 2: Looks like DirectX 9.0C isn't available for Windows ME users, I got 9.0B on though.

TheBlueRaja · 05-07-2004, 17:32

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

yup , direct 9.0c is available , and it appears as though it is part of xpsp2

True, but you dont need to install SP2 either, just get good old Direct X 9.0b from here
and run it over the top of your current version.

paulyoung666 · 05-07-2004, 17:33

ME

, devils spawn

, is this a new problem or something thats being going on for a while , have you made any hardware changes ?????????

05-07-2004, 17:35

Iv'e had this problem ever since I installed ME, this is a new system.

TheBlueRaja · 05-07-2004, 20:00

ME :yikes:

*shudders*

paulyoung666 · 05-07-2004, 20:29

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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

Iv'e had this problem ever since I installed ME, this is a new system.

new system = i assume reasonably fast system , do yourself a favour and save your money for a shiny new xp install

05-07-2004, 21:41

Dammit, that won't be happening till september

06-07-2004, 12:41

Tried re-installed DirectX, and it still doesn't make Direct3D work.

EDIT: Although when testing Direct3D acceleration in dxdiag.exe, It supports all the tests, and has no problems.

Bifta · 06-07-2004, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

Tried re-installed DirectX, and it still doesn't make Direct3D work.

EDIT: Although when testing Direct3D acceleration in dxdiag.exe, It supports all the tests, and has no problems.

You could try reinstalling your motherboard AGP driver, followed by the latest driver for your card, though, to be honest, you're better of sticking it out for the dustman and buying something with a little more poke, you can pick up more powerful cards for around 30 odd quid.

Stuart · 06-07-2004, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Bifta

You don't need to uninstall it (I don't think it's possible to anyway), just reinstall over the top.

I think it's theoretically possible to uninstall Direct X, but it would probably leave your system either (at best) in an even more unreliable state, and (at worst) unusable.

As for Windows Me, Well, I was one of the beta testers and even though I have a free copy, I never installed it once the beta finished. I would recommend a switch to XP (either home, or if you can afford it, Pro) ASAP.