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vuphi Jun 27, 2014 @ 10:23am
Mass Effect Will Not Launch
Evertime I try to start the game I get an error that reads MassEffect.exe - Bad Image. In the description it says that d3dx9_31.dll is either not designed to run on windows or it contains an error. I have tried many fixes but none have worked. I have tried reinstalling Directx9 but when I run the installer it just says there is already a more recent version installed and it won't continue. The only fix I've seen and haven't tried is a fresh install of windows, and I don't really want to do that. If you can provide advice it would be very appreciated!
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Slamone Jun 28, 2014 @ 5:11am 
try to change your compatibility in properties.
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vuphi Jun 28, 2014 @ 6:09am 
Originally posted by Slamone:
try to change your compatibility in properties.
I have already tried every compatibility option available. I get the same error. I think it has to do with directx but it won't let me reinstall.




Last edited by vuphi; Jun 28, 2014 @ 6:09am
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Father Dave Jun 28, 2014 @ 6:14am 
Have you tried updating it to the most recent patch? For some reason, Steam doesn't provide it so you'll have to download it from Bioware's site.
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vuphi Jun 28, 2014 @ 6:22am 
Yeah, I've installed the patch, uninstalled than installed again and still nothing.
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TheShowOff Jun 28, 2014 @ 8:05am 
if you have openend your 1.02 patch you need to go to your folder (steam/steamapps/cummon/masseffect/binaire) and then use the mass efect config first and then try to open ME
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vuphi Jun 28, 2014 @ 8:24am 
Originally posted by Shooter:
if you have openend your 1.02 patch you need to go to your folder (steam/steamapps/cummon/masseffect/binaire) and then use the mass efect config first and then try to open ME
What do you mean use the config? I can open the config and fiddle with it but Mass Effect still won't actually work. Same with the launcher.
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jomar671 Jun 28, 2014 @ 11:12am 
i followed this vid (vid quality is ♥♥♥♥♥♥) and it worked for me. worth a try
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXDShDYDUV4
Last edited by jomar671; Jun 28, 2014 @ 11:12am
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vuphi Jun 28, 2014 @ 12:07pm 
Originally posted by jomar671:
i followed this vid (vid quality is ♥♥♥♥♥♥) and it worked for me. worth a try
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXDShDYDUV4
This is something I have already tried many times, but thanks anyways.
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