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# Go to <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64</code> (or <code>{{p|windir}}\System32</code> if you are running a 32-bit version of Windows). | # Go to <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64</code> (or <code>{{p|windir}}\System32</code> if you are running a 32-bit version of Windows). | ||
# Find the .dll that has the same name as the missing .dll but with an additional x in the name (e.g. if the game can't find <code>dplay.dll</code>, look for <code>dplayx.dll</code>). | # Find the .dll that has the same name as the missing .dll but with an additional x in the name (e.g. if the game can't find <code>dplay.dll</code>, look for <code>dplayx.dll</code>). | ||
− | # Copy that .dll into the game folder (do '''not''' move it). | + | # Copy that .dll into the game's installation folder (do '''not''' move it). |
# Rename the copy to the name of the .dll that was missing (so <code>dplayx.dll</code> becomes <code>dplay.dll</code>, etc.) | # Rename the copy to the name of the .dll that was missing (so <code>dplayx.dll</code> becomes <code>dplay.dll</code>, etc.) | ||
# The game should now see the .dll and play normally. | # The game should now see the .dll and play normally. | ||
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===Updating DirectX=== | ===Updating DirectX=== | ||
− | To obtain the latest DirectX, | + | To obtain the latest DirectX, install the [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. |
===Force CPU affinity=== | ===Force CPU affinity=== |
Revision as of 08:19, 21 June 2014
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Microsoft Windows is a popular family of operating systems.
General
Command Prompt
The Command Prompt is the command-line interpreter provided by Microsoft for Windows systems and is the not-as-powerful equivalent of the shell in Linux and Mac OS. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'cmd.exe' or by running a 'Batch file'.
Task Manager
The Task Manager is an application built into Windows that allows for the managing running processes as-well as providing information about computer performance. It can be accessed by presing 'Ctrl + Alt + Delete' and choosing 'Task Manager'.
Device Manager
The Device Manager is an application built into Windows that allows for the management of device drivers. It can be accessed from the Control Panel.
Registry Editor
The Registry Editor allows users to edit the Windows registry. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'Regedit.exe'.
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
A Blue Screen of Death (a.k.a BSOD or Bluescreen) is an error screen that Windows produces when it encounters an error that it cannot recover from.
DirectX
DirectX is a collection of APIs for Windows that allows programs to interact directly with hardware.
.NET Framework
The .NET Framework is a software framework for Windows that is required for games built in C# or XNA. It can be downloaded and installed from the Microsoft website.
DLLs
DLL stands for "Dynamic Link Library". DLL files (.dll) are Windows exclusive library files containing code and data that can be used over several applications.
While they can save time for developers, these files can cause problems for the end-user (commonly referred to as "DLL Hell").
Issues fixed
Older Games Missing .dll File in Windows Vista/7
- Some .dll files have different names on Windows Vista and newer.
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Updating DirectX
To obtain the latest DirectX, install the DirectX End-User Runtimes.
Force CPU affinity
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Codec hell
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Game files missing after upgrading or refreshing Windows
- Upgrading or refreshing your Windows installation will move some files and folders to a
Windows.old
folder on the system drive.
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