Grand Theft Auto VC requires at least DirectX version 8.1 error

[ChrisYo]

I tried running GTA vice city but I keep getting this error in Windows 8.1, I installed DirectX 8.1 and then tried 9 but none work, I then tried running in compatability mode but still nothing works. Can anyone help?

[Sticky]

did it ask to install a windows program called Direct Play? if not you can manually install it.

Control Panel > Programs and Feature > Turn Windows features on or off > Legacy Componants > Direct Play

check the box, install it, game should launch now.

[BlackWuDo]

Works fine now for GTA 3 !

[AnarchoPride]

thanx!

[KadanaJ]

I know this is an old thread, but I was facing the same issue. I followed the above steps, and now it shows me a different message. It says cannot find 640x480 video mode. Help please?

[Sticky]

Try Silents patch and his DDraw Component, might fix your issue.

http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=25368

[The Great Hank]

Same issue, but the testapp.exe in the game's folder does work for me, so I've been using that executable instead. I did also install directplay after I first encountered the error you described.

[It's Bruce]

What the actual mthrfkn ♥♥♥♥ is this? I have directx 12 and I get the message that I need at least directx 8.1. NUKKA IM ON DIRECTX 12

[Play The Rusty Trombone]

Same, wtf

[JoystickJonjo]

Grand Theft Auto III requires at least DirectX version 8.1

Pretty sure i have this DirectX program its asking for so what aren't i doing here? How do i get this ♥♥♥♥♥♥ thing to work?

[Wardaaa]

i dont have that folder :(

[lmg knight]

Messaggio originale di KadanaJ:

I know this is an old thread, but I was facing the same issue. I followed the above steps, and now it shows me a different message. It says cannot find 640x480 video mode. Help please?

right-click the application and click on properties. Now choose compatibility and click on the square that reads: Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution.

[CÖUPES]

watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVb35N92E-s