How to fix start problem

[DeaDCaT]

First, I have very bad english skill. :D


You need four programs (or features) to run the "Puzzle Quest".
1. .NET Framework 3.5
2. OpenAL
3. DirectX
4. DirectPlay


1. .NET Frameworkd 3.5
Windows 7 already installed it default, Win 8+, you need install it.
If you install "Puzzle Quest" and run it, you will see the .NET Framework installation screen. If it does not appear, you can download it from the following link.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=21

If nothing happens when you run the installer, it is already installed.
It can be found in the following path.

Control panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> .NET Frameworkd 3.5

2. OpenAL
Open Puzzle quest installed folder (Steam\steamapps\common\Puzzle Quest\) and run oalinst.exe.

3. DirectX
Open Puzzle quest installed folder and go DXRedist folder (Steam\steamapps\common\Puzzle Quest\DXRedist) and run DXSETUP.exe

4. DirectPlay (IMPORTANT!)
If you have not installed this feature for the first time, the installation screen will not appear next time. Most problems will occur when this feature is turned off.

Go followed path and check that feature. (First, you must have DirectX already installed.)
Control panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> Legacy Components -> DirectPlay

Done! Run Puzzle quest and Have a fun time :D

[Rumble]

4. DirectPlay (IMPORTANT!)

Go followed path and check that feature. (First, you must have DirectX already installed.)
Control panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> Legacy Components -> DirectPlay

thanks for this! fixed my problem with with windows 10

[shimna]

thank you for the tip. I can play on Windows 10 now.

[Mr BadAss]

Thanks for your post, this works!

[andre.r.carpentier]

worked for me on windows 10

[RMFL]

Worked for me as well. Thank you so much!

[Maverik]

With all my gratitude for Windows 10. direct play was disabled. now it works :)

[aridShelter]

Fantastic! Fixed it for me too!

[Nijicho]

Thank you so much! fixed it for me too

[OffFleek]

DirectPlay and .NET framework were both disabled, this worked!

[Fierceblood]

Originally posted by 🅳🅴🅰🅳🅲🅰🆃:

4. DirectPlay (IMPORTANT!)
If you have not installed this feature for the first time, the installation screen will not appear next time. Most problems will occur when this feature is turned off.

Go followed path and check that feature. (First, you must have DirectX already installed.)
Control panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> Legacy Components -> DirectPlay

Done! Run Puzzle quest and Have a fun time :D

Heroe entre los heroes, me inclino ante tu sabiduria

Heroe between heroes, I bow before your knowledge

[Pixel Zomblina]

Thank you SOOOO much! I played this game when mobile gaming was just starting back in like ‘07. It was so addicting! The fact I found it here was amazing— I just couldn’t play it until I saw this post. Thanks again!

[Theonian]

Still won't start here (Win8.1)

[Fuhs]

Thanks! I ran Steps 2 and 3 and the game now runs for me. (Windows 11)

[AllStarRM17]

I'm in Windows 11. Did this all and still can't play it. I don't know why. I haven't beaten it yet and I want to play it so badly. It's my chill game

[DeaDCaT]

Originally posted by allstarrm017:

I'm in Windows 11. Did this all and still can't play it. I don't know why. I haven't beaten it yet and I want to play it so badly. It's my chill game

I'm in Windows 11 too. I confirm playable. check your DirectPlay

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Troubleshooting_guide/Startup_and_launching_problems#DirectPlay_games_do_not_work_or_prompt_for_DirectPlay_feature.2FDLL