Fix for DirectX 9 in Windows 8/8.1

[OriginalGabriel]

After reading through many threads, I've finally sorted out what seems to be the easiest fix for the issue where launching GTA-SA results in an error (on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1) of SA requiring "at least" DirectX 9.

Download "DirectX End-User Runtimes" from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109

Open that file with 7Zip (or whatever archiver you use).

Extract either Jun2010_d3dx9_43_x86.cab or Jun2010_d3dx9_43_x64.cab (depending on whether you are x86 or x64).

From there, extract 'd3dx9_43.dll' and place it in your San Andreas install folder (mine was C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto San Andreas).

Reboot for safe measure.

Launch GTA-SA as you normally would.

You may/may not be prompted to download an additional requirement for DirectPlay (do so if prompted).

Once launched, the first load will take some time (you'll have a black screen for a minute or so).

From then on out, you should be good to go.

[R4D0X]

It didn't fixed the problem for me... :-/

[OriginalGabriel]

Hmm ... Try going into the Control Panel/Programs/Progams and Features

Click "Turn Windows features on or off"; and install "Direct Play", under "Legacy Devices".

Reboot and see what happens.

[R4D0X]

That helped me! Thanks a lot! :)

[Josh]

Originally posted by gfrazee:

Hmm ... Try going into the Control Panel/Programs/Progams and Features

Click "Turn Windows features on or off"; and install "Direct Play", under "Legacy Devices".

Reboot and see what happens.

i cant find the legacy drivers... :/

[Kailo]

Install DirectPlay from Control Panel => Programs and Features => Turn Windows features on or Off => Legacy components => DirectPlay

[OriginalGabriel]

Originally posted by S.H. Slayer Tip | Josh:

Originally posted by gfrazee:

Hmm ... Try going into the Control Panel/Programs/Progams and Features

Click "Turn Windows features on or off"; and install "Direct Play", under "Legacy Devices".

Reboot and see what happens.

i cant find the legacy drivers... :/

Is this a legit copy of Windows?

[Josh]

Originally posted by gfrazee:

Originally posted by S.H. Slayer Tip | Josh:

i cant find the legacy drivers... :/

Is this a legit copy of Windows?

lolno, who do i look like, bill gates?

[OriginalGabriel]

Originally posted by S.H. Slayer Tip | Josh:

Originally posted by gfrazee:

Is this a legit copy of Windows?

lolno, who do i look like, bill gates?

Might need to have your install media in the drive when installing DirectPlay.

[76561198079625796]

When I install DirectPlay, I keep on getting error code 0x80073701. What should I do?

[♛ JEFF]

Man, you're the best. Thank you.

[Flutershu]

Originally posted by gfrazee:

Hmm ... Try going into the Control Panel/Programs/Progams and Features

Click "Turn Windows features on or off"; and install "Direct Play", under "Legacy Devices".

Reboot and see what happens.

It works. Thanks!

В Windows 8 "Direct Play" находится в "Компоненты старых версий", котаны.

[Beatwolf]

Thanks above fixes work

[WiddaBidda]

How do i know which bit (x64 or x86) i have

[Kailo]

Originally posted by KillFurySixteen:

How do i know which bit (x64 or x86) i have

Control Panel->Administration->Sys info (see. Win type)

[Insta]

Doing this changes nothing, as Windows still claims it cannot find the required assembly.