SlimDx error on Start. Can't launch the game :(

[VonHabermann]

So I bought the game finally and I have this problem.

Instalation on steam was Ok but when I want to start the game SlimDX installation pop up.
I installed it firstly but the game did not run. Then I repaired it and still no change.

I went through the forums and discussions here, followed some instructions like checking integrity, changing resolution, windowed mode, downloading slimdx from the internet, putting game on system drive, uninstalling and redownloading the game but it crashes everytime.

Is it possible to disable Slimdx installation?

Can anyone help please? :(

[QWEEDDY2]

There is no issues with SlimDX installers and they up to date (well, for some time after 2019 game v.1.0 release).
Just install x32 and x64.

And then validate game in Steam Library. Better twice. Start game directly from Steam Library.

Try to remove entirely game folder in My Documents\My Games\. In preferences file as i remeber there is string about slimdx been started (first game run). Maybe changing it 0<->1 will do something. Both installers shoudl be installed ofc.

start steam.exe and both slimdx installers as admin.

I installed it firstly but the game did not run.

did nto run? each time slimdx installation appear?

[Gomez]

Hello,

Please, try to check if your antivirus or firewall is blocking a proper installation of SlimDX tool. Also check if you have any kind of real times scanner fron your antivirus in your pc. Disable it and make a fresh intallation of SlimDX.

Regards

[VonHabermann]

I instaled slimdx 32&64 from game folder
deleted the mygames/they are billions folder and
I don't use any antiviruses so I disabled the W-Defender

No effect

Where can I find the the "preferences"? I've only found "Config" where are two lines with SlimDX but changing them made no difference:

<Simple name="SlimDXInstalled" value="True" />
<Simple name="SlimDXInstalledx64" value="True" />

[VonHabermann]

This is message from ZXLog:

18:29 - Log Start
18:29 - Main - Log Start
18:29 - DXGame: Focused Changed to True
18:29 - DXGame: Visible Changed to True
18:29 - Tables Excel Read: Start
18:29 - Tables Excel Read: OK
18:29 - x64 No neeed to preload libraries.
18:29 - Check Physics OK
18:29 - Main - Start
18:29 - Module: TheyAreBillions.exe
18:29 - Error setting max samplers: : Exception!
File Start, Method D:\Proyectos\ZX\ZXGame\ProgramAux.cs, Line 247
Nelze načíst soubor nebo sestavení SlimDX.dll nebo jeden z jejich závislých prvků. není platná aplikace typu Win32. (Výjimka na základě hodnoty HRESULT: 0x800700C1)
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18:29 - Is Steam: True
18:29 - Steamworks: IDapp = 644930
18:29 - Steamworks.SteamAPI.Init(): OK
18:29 - Steam Validation: OK
18:29 - Run - Start
18:29 - Run - Platform Run
18:29 - Exception related to SlimDX: Install it.
18:29 - Installing SlimDX
18:30 - Success Installing SlimDX
18:30 - Run - Start
18:30 - Run - Platform Run
18:30 - Exception related to SlimDX: Install it.
18:30 - ZXGAME EXCEPTION

[Gomez]

Originally posted by Gomez:

Hello,

Please, try to check if your antivirus or firewall is blocking a proper installation of SlimDX tool. Also check if you have any kind of real times scanner fron your antivirus in your pc. Disable it and make a fresh intallation of SlimDX.

Regards

Have you checked what I told you?

Regards

[VonHabermann]

Yes I did that. Still the slimdx always appear, sometimes twice a then come the crashlog.

[Gomez]

Hi again,

The most common problem when you get this kind of error log is because the installation of the SlimDX are not done properly. This usually is brought along by any program blocking the writting permission in the moment of the installation. Commonly this blocking program is the antivirus (real time scanners) or firewall.

Can you try to download the SlimDX installer and execute it as administrator?

Install directly in this path C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\They Are Billions

Regards

[VonHabermann]

Originally posted by Gomez:

Hi again,

The most common problem when you get this kind of error log is because the installation of the SlimDX are not done properly. This usually is brought along by any program blocking the writting permission in the moment of the installation. Commonly this blocking program is the antivirus (real time scanners) or firewall.

Can you try to download the SlimDX installer and execute it as administrator?

Install directly in this path C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\They Are Billions

Regards

So I followed everything you told me but no joy. I found that I have installed 4 versions of SlimDX on my computer but nothing happens. I uninstalled all and install only from the TaB folder - nothing.

I also did some clearing of the registers and optimalisations. Deleted all the files related to the game or slimdx...nothing- Only thing I did not is reinstalling windows...

(I'm sorry but) I remember I played warez TaB on this computer sometime in 2018 maybe but I had W8.1 then...

I am desperate.

[Gomez]

Hi there,

The core of the issue is that the installation of SlimDX is not finished or not done properly. The questions is fiding what is blocking this installation.

Just for curiosity, is it your OS fully updated and how old is your OS installation?

Regards

[VonHabermann]

Originally posted by Gomez:

Hi there,

The core of the issue is that the installation of SlimDX is not finished or not done properly. The questions is fiding what is blocking this installation.

Just for curiosity, is it your OS fully updated and how old is your OS installation?

Regards

So I finally found out. I reinstalled Windows and it works :D Thank you anyway

[Gomez]

Originally posted by VonHabermann:

Originally posted by Gomez:

Hi there,

The core of the issue is that the installation of SlimDX is not finished or not done properly. The questions is fiding what is blocking this installation.

Just for curiosity, is it your OS fully updated and how old is your OS installation?

Regards

So I finally found out. I reinstalled Windows and it works :D Thank you anyway

I'm glad you now can play the game properly.

Enjoy it

Regards