DirectX trouble with windows 10

[DankPanda743]

When i run the game it tells me to check my directx setup and i dont know what to do. I've downloaded the patch but it doesn't seem to help.

Please tell me what i am dong wrong with this.

Error: Envoirmental Initialization Failed!
Check your DirectX setup

[HellRaizer]

im having the same error, please help

[Flik]

Same but windows 7

[TheDrinkingHorn]

Hey mate,
Honestly I dont have any clu withe out the error that it reports, but you could try this
http://tauniverse.com

with the patch applie the hot fix as well and it hopefully will work for you.

I have windows 10 64bit and got no issues what so ever.

The other thing you should try is having a look at other games see if they have any DirectX installations, this may resolve your issue as it sounds like you might be missing some parts of an older verion of DirectX

(this is a copy of an earlier post i replied with. try this)

[zeusmagnet]

Same error. I love this game so much and when I heard it was coming to steam I was so excited. Please fix this problem quickly!

[TheDrinkingHorn]

tauniverse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43735

[TokyoDan]

TA is one of the greatest games ever made but why does Steam release ♥♥♥♥ that does not run on modern OSes? They should either patch/modify it so it does run or not sell it at all.

[Altmer Mage]

Hello,

I was having this problem too. I changed my screen resolution to its lowest setting and its solved the problem for me. I am using a 32" HD LCD TV. Hope it helps. I am using windows 8.1 btw.

P.S this trick worked for both STEAM and GOG versions.

P.P.S I have not used any of the hot fixes.

[[4ACE]KahulBane]

This game ran on all systems on my network, all running Windows 10 x64 and one x32. All systems do have old direct X updates installed due to older games installing it. So it is something on your system, like missing direct x libraries or something. And I run it on my system at 1900x1080

Game works as advertised not a STEAM issue.

system info
http://speccy.piriform.com/results/FgCpzGW3d3yFzN4N4LWurEQ

[Junrall]

Easy fix that worked for me:

So, initaly, when launching TA through Steam, I kept getting the error: Environment initialization failed! Check your DirectX

On a whim, located the install folder for TA and launched the game directly by running TotalA.exe.
The game started perfectly. And since this first successful launch, I am now able to launch TA from Steam. So, in my case, it was a glitch between Steam and TA.

If the above does not work, then take a look at Peepswood's post describing how to use these patches:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/298030/discussions/0/487877107150113391/

[MR_DERP]

Originally posted by Junrall:

Easy fix that worked for me:

So, initaly, when launching TA through Steam, I kept getting the error: Environment initialization failed! Check your DirectX

On a whim, located the install folder for TA and launched the game directly by running TotalA.exe.
The game started perfectly. And since this first successful launch, I am now able to launch TA from Steam. So, in my case, it was a glitch between Steam and TA.

If the above does not work, then take a look at Peepswood's post describing how to use these patches:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/298030/discussions/0/487877107150113391/

THANK YOU!!!!

[`Sir.Crocodile]

I just had the same Problem with Win10.
Then i just went on PROPERTIES on the .exe file and to the COMPATIBILITY task.
now 'Run this program in compatibility mode for' WinXP.
DirectX problem solved

[DankPanda743]

Originally posted by `Sir.Crocodile:

I just had the same Problem with Win10.
Then i just went on PROPERTIES on the .exe file and to the COMPATIBILITY task.
now 'Run this program in compatibility mode for' WinXP.
DirectX problem solved

I Have tried this and it didn't seem to work for me, it still gives me the directx error

[Missing Spartan]

Have you tried going to Microsoft website and installing the direct X libraries.

[DankPanda743]

Originally posted by Missing Spartan:

Have you tried going to Microsoft website and installing the direct X libraries.

I have not i will try this and let you know

[NetCrashST]

I want to confirm that on my surface pro 4 (default resolution is some huge 2300x1800ish res), from steam I got the directx init error, but running totala manually it worked. I tweaked res, and I can play.

EDIT: furthermore once you've set a resolution (in my case a lower more sane resolution) then even launched from stream works. try it!