Post by Suki on Aug 21, 2006 10:17:12 GMT
Diagnosis- When you load up the Sims 2, a box comes up saying something like- Error. Directx 9.0c not found.
Cure-
Step 1
You will need to open up Start. Cick on help and Support.
Step 2
It will ask you to pick a help topic. At the side, there is a picture of a computer. Click on FIXING A PROBLEM.
Step 3
Now, at the side, find a link that says 'Games, Sound and Video Problems'.
Step 4
Now open up Directx 9.0c Diagnostic Tool. Go throught it to check that there are no problems.
Step 5
No problems? Now, close the Diagnostic Tool down. Click on 'Games and Multimedia Troubleshooter'.
Step 6
Pick ' My Direct X, Multimedia or Game Programme has stopped responding. Now click ' NEXT'.
Step 7
Follow what it says. I just kept on having a quick glance and clicked ' No'.
Step 8
Open Display Properties in Control Panel.
On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
On the Monitor tab, under Monitor Settings, make a note of the Refresh Frequency setting if there is one.
On the Adapter tab, click List All Modes if this is an option for your hardware.
This displays a list of the modes supported by your video adapter, with the current setting selected.
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Love, Suki
Cure-
Step 1
You will need to open up Start. Cick on help and Support.
Step 2
It will ask you to pick a help topic. At the side, there is a picture of a computer. Click on FIXING A PROBLEM.
Step 3
Now, at the side, find a link that says 'Games, Sound and Video Problems'.
Step 4
Now open up Directx 9.0c Diagnostic Tool. Go throught it to check that there are no problems.
Step 5
No problems? Now, close the Diagnostic Tool down. Click on 'Games and Multimedia Troubleshooter'.
Step 6
Pick ' My Direct X, Multimedia or Game Programme has stopped responding. Now click ' NEXT'.
Step 7
Follow what it says. I just kept on having a quick glance and clicked ' No'.
Step 8
Open Display Properties in Control Panel.
On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
On the Monitor tab, under Monitor Settings, make a note of the Refresh Frequency setting if there is one.
On the Adapter tab, click List All Modes if this is an option for your hardware.
This displays a list of the modes supported by your video adapter, with the current setting selected.
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Love, Suki
