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Q260016: StarLancer Err Msg: DirectX 7.0a Is Required to Run StarLancer

Article: Q260016
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft StarLancer, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft StarLancer, you may receive an error message similar to
the following:

  DirectX 7.0a is required to run StarLancer.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if Microsoft DirectX 7.0a is not installed on the
computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, install DirectX 7.0a from the StarLancer CD-1 CD-ROM:

1. Insert the StarLancer CD-1 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down
  the SHIFT key as you insert the CD-ROM to prevent the game from starting
  automatically.

2. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

3. Right-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive that contains the StarLancer CD-1
  CD-ROM, and then click Explore.

4. Double-click the DirectX folder.

5. Double-click the Dxsetup.exe file.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install DirectX 7.0a.

7. When you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame star lancer direct-x dx7a

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Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg kbimu msgame 
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbStarlancerSearch kbStarlancer
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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