Article: Q260016
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft StarLancer, version 1.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft StarLancer, you may receive an error message similar to
the following:
DirectX 7.0a is required to run StarLancer.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if Microsoft DirectX 7.0a is not installed on the
computer.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, install DirectX 7.0a from the StarLancer CD-1 CD-ROM:
1. Insert the StarLancer CD-1 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down
the SHIFT key as you insert the CD-ROM to prevent the game from starting
automatically.
2. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
3. Right-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive that contains the StarLancer CD-1
CD-ROM, and then click Explore.
4. Double-click the DirectX folder.
5. Double-click the Dxsetup.exe file.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install DirectX 7.0a.
7. When you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.
Additional query words: 1.00 msgame star lancer direct-x dx7a
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Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg kbimu msgame
Technology : _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbStarlancerSearch kbStarlancer
Version : :1.0
Issue type : kbprb
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