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.

[Flankenshank]

引用自 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.

Woohoo, this worked! Windows 8.1 x64. Thanks so much!

[Bruno Vieira]

Please, help me, when I open gta san andreas, its makes me a message saying that I should install DirectPlay, I install and does not work, please help me!

[Pizzpark]

when ever i go to turn windows feutres on or off it just says please wait and never loads nothin

[-3xA'Lu©κy the disappearing act]

Silent Patch removes DirectPlay dependency guys and is guaranteed to work for every user. Please visit the "Silent Patch + Downgraders (3.0 + 1.0)" thread.

[micro binty]

引用自 gfrazee：

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.

Well,how do i install directplay?
This legacy drivers thing doesnt work.

[-3xA'Lu©κy the disappearing act]

引用自 se fuder：

引用自 gfrazee：

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.

Well,how do i install directplay?
This legacy drivers thing doesnt work.

http://steamcommunity.com/app/12120/discussions/0/34096318964479523/

Download and apply Silent Patch and you don't even have to worry about Directplay (Silent Patch removes Directplay Dependency)

[Prince Sidon]

would this work for another game that needs directx 9, my problem here is for the gun mettle update in tf2, i talked to people about how i could not see my gun mettle weapon's skin, they asked was directx i had and said i needed 9, would this still work? i have windows 8.1

[Slice]

i have the old DVD copy of the game and the only thing that wont work is the mouse (camera movement is fine, but clicking buttons does not work). Anyone know a fix? (windows 8.1)

[rinaldoju]

maravilha!!! resolveu o meu problema. estão de parabéns =D

[Nilla Shmeat.exe]

i'm doing this with Star Wars Battlefront 2 and what happens is: the game boots up and lets me navigate the menu, but the moment i try to start a game match, it crashes. anyone have any solutions?

[PeDalface]

How I downgrade my actual directx for directx 9.0?

I tried to install DirectX 9.0 but appears system that is not necessary because an earlier version is already underway

[DooM B e r d]

引用自 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.

Much appreciated! :)

[kajla]

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/179113

"Some applications and games require DirectX 9. However, your computer includes a more recent version of DirectX. If you install and then run an application or game that requires DirectX 9, you might receive an error message such as "The program can't start because d3dx9_35.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.""

So install this: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35

[Miller_TBL]

引用自 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.

THIS WORKED LIKE A CHARM
THX !!!

[Pottsie]

I know this is an old thread, but just wanted to thank you! :D