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First post, by abyss

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I have the 2 ghz computer set up and it has a good video card on it. The odd thing is while I have direct x 8.1 or some version of direct x 9 on it but while I'm not certain it's higher than direct x 7 but the game claims I have direct x 3 and refuses to install and the first error is this program is for windows 95/98 only. Anyone know how to get it going on this windows xp computer. Why it claims I have direct x 3 of all versions is beyond me.
Is it safe to install direct x 7. I have a demo disc that has direct x 7 on it and I'm wondering if it will damage the computer installing an earlier version over a later version. Is their a way to trick the game into thinking I have windows 95 or 98? I can't do compatibility mode cause it complains right when you first get to the install screen. I remember this game being fun but very buggy and a little unstable even when played on windowss 95.

Reply 1 of 3, by Davros

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you can install dx7, but it wont make a difference you'll still have dx9
the error is because the dx detection routine is badly coded
can you find a win95/95 machine with dx7 on it install the game then move the folder to your xp pc

or is there any config files on the cd for the installer you can edit so it doesnt check dx verion ? if so copy cd to a folder edit the file and install from there

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Reply 2 of 3, by franpa

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You can install Direct X 6 under Windows XP without problems, I don't see whats wrong with installing Direct x 7. Direct x 6 just adds the missing Quartz.dll to your Direct x 9 installation.

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Reply 3 of 3, by eL_PuSHeR

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Are you high on crack or something?

I wouldn't recommend installing older Direct-X versions on WinXP.

Do as Davros suggested (a virtual machine running win 9.x)

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