Running games that need d3dx9_27.dll on Vista

kanedafx · 06-13-2007, 07:10 PM

I don't know what to do. I'm trying to run Empire at War on Vista and it needs Direct X9.0c, specifically the d3dx9_27.dll.

I dont't want to install DirectX 9 because 10 is better for gaming, right? Plus it's newer, and I have some Vista-supported games.

I downloaded the dll file and put it in the Empire at War directory but it still doesn't find it, and I'm worried about dropping it into the Vista directory.

What should I do?

ebackhus · 06-13-2007, 08:25 PM

Vista uses DirectX 10, and has some support for DirectX 9 titles. Unfortunately you'll need to wait for a patch from the game developer.

swarner · 06-13-2007, 08:26 PM

Hi,

Try putting this file in the System32 folder.
Don't know if its the same in vista but in xp its located C:\WINDOWS\system32
Just make sure you don't overwrite anything.

DX10 will provide no performance or quality improvements over DX9 in DX9 games (not yet anyway)

06-13-2007, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
kanedafx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 OS: Vista Home Premium	Running games that need d3dx9_27.dll on Vista I don't know what to do. I'm trying to run Empire at War on Vista and it needs Direct X9.0c, specifically the d3dx9_27.dll. I dont't want to install DirectX 9 because 10 is better for gaming, right? Plus it's newer, and I have some Vista-supported games. I downloaded the dll file and put it in the Empire at War directory but it still doesn't find it, and I'm worried about dropping it into the Vista directory. What should I do?

06-13-2007, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-13-2007, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
swarner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 272 OS: Vista Ultimate	Re: Running games that need d3dx9_27.dll on Vista Hi, Try putting this file in the System32 folder. Don't know if its the same in vista but in xp its located C:\WINDOWS\system32 Just make sure you don't overwrite anything. DX10 will provide no performance or quality improvements over DX9 in DX9 games (not yet anyway) __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad Computers are like air conditioners. They work best with windows closed.