Windows 10 Graphic Errors

[rahnshen]

So I'm using Windows 10, I've Got a GTX 1060, whenever I try to start Dow 2, chaos rising or retribution I get the same error, "Failed to et a working mode for the rendering device. This could be due to having an old version of directX installed". What can I do to get the games running?

[ONDIER]

I have the same problem.

- I've updated my graphics driver
- I've reinstalled DirectX (as well as installing the included DX9 setup in the root folder)
- Tried a variety of settings on the Compatibility tab
- Tried forcing DX9
- Made sure the game wasn't being blocked by Defender

No fix.

EDIT: I've also verified the file integrity of all three DoW II games.

[ONDIER]

I've found a fix, it seems to work consistently.

Right-click on Dawn of War II on your Library
Navigate to Properties> Local Files> Browse Local Files
Right-click on DoW2.exe and select "Properties"
Click on the Compatibility tab

Check the following boxes:
"Run in 640x480 screen resolution"
"Disable full-screen optimisations"
"Run this program as an administrator"

As well as set the (High) DPI Settings:
"Override high DPI scaling behaviour"
Then select "System (Enhanced)" from the drop-down list

* This works for DoW II and DoW II Chaos Rising, as they are essentially the same game. I am yet to find a fix for DoW II Retribution.

Don't worry about the 640x480 resolution, the game will launch in the correct resolution.

EDIT: I've fixed DoW II Retribution by applying the above fix, then:

Navigate to your Documents> My Games folder
Find the "Dawn of War II Retribution" folder and delete it
Go onto your Steam Library
Right-click on DoW II Retribution, select "Properties"
Click on the Local Files tab
Select "Verify File Integrity"

It should scan and re-download 1 file, then Retribution will be playable.

EDIT: When applying the above fix to Retribution, on the "high DPI" step, set the drop-down to "Application" instead of "System (Enhanced)". Note: Keep DoW II and Chaos Rising set to "System (Enhanced)", else they won't work.

[SpaceMariner]

You might forget to install all drivers in your computer.
Install this files from "...\Steam\steamapps\common\Dawn of War II - Retribution\Install\"
-> vcredist.msi
-> DXSETUP.exe
If it is still not work
Try to re-install your graphic driver:
http://www.nvidia.com/drivers
Don't forget to choose your language and computer type correctly.(Normal or Notebook)

I hope, it is become helpful.

Btw, you have very high chance to see this problem if you are using Windows 10:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1281582451

[Dead Meme Walking]

thank you sooo much you saved me!!!

[SpaceMariner]

Originally posted by Uganda Knuckles:

thank you sooo much you saved me!!!

Your welcome, have fun!

[Bladiumdragon]

Originally posted by Elhazmannaz:

Originally posted by rahnshen:

So I'm using Windows 10, I've Got a GTX 1060, whenever I try to start Dow 2, chaos rising or retribution I get the same error, "Failed to et a working mode for the rendering device. This could be due to having an old version of directX installed". What can I do to get the games running?

The fix for the sound drop crash is not applicable here. Did you ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ bother reading the OP of this discussion?

The guy doesn't speak english. They're reacting to positive words they know. I can tell by how broken their writing is and their illiteracy.

[ONDIER]

Originally posted by Bladiumdragon:

Originally posted by Elhazmannaz:

The fix for the sound drop crash is not applicable here. Did you ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ bother reading the OP of this discussion?

The guy doesn't speak english. They're reacting to positive words they know. I can tell by how broken their writing is and their illiteracy.

I mean, running around and posting <random fix for game discussion belongs to> links would make sense if Steam had something like Reddit's Karma awarded per post, as well as subsequent post upvotes.

What that idiot just did doesn't make sense on any level. All the filth achieved, was potentially confusing a less technologically competent user, who's struggling with the OP issue, and now has a video for an entirely unrelated fix to watch through. It's probably his own malware fix video. I'm going to flag and report it.

Ffs. I fuccin hate people.

[SpeedyRogue]

@Elhazmannaz thanks a lot you really helped us

[Bladiumdragon]

Originally posted by SpeedyRogue:

@Elhazmannaz thanks a lot you really helped us

FOUL NECROMANCY!

[ONDIER]

Originally posted by Bladiumdragon:

Originally posted by SpeedyRogue:

@Elhazmannaz thanks a lot you really helped us

FOUL NECROMANCY!

EXTERMINATUS!