From e48e9ed52b27af7daadcf15866d07ef9d3cf2cc5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bearoso Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:17:24 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Updated I get an error about a missing DLL on startup. How do I fix that? (markdown) --- ...t-a-missing-DLL-on-startup.-How-do-I-fix-that?.md | 12 ++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/I-get-an-error-about-a-missing-DLL-on-startup.-How-do-I-fix-that?.md b/I-get-an-error-about-a-missing-DLL-on-startup.-How-do-I-fix-that?.md index 89b332b..9385f4e 100644 --- a/I-get-an-error-about-a-missing-DLL-on-startup.-How-do-I-fix-that?.md +++ b/I-get-an-error-about-a-missing-DLL-on-startup.-How-do-I-fix-that?.md @@ -1,9 +1,17 @@ -Snes9x requires DirectX9 to run correctly. You can install it manually from +Snes9x on Windows requires DirectX 9 to use the Direct3D and XAudio2 outputs. You can install it manually from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Download/confirmation.aspx?id=35 -Some users say that doesn't work. If you still experience problems use this link instead: +### Will that replace the existing DirectX 10, 11, or 12 installation? +No. It will only install an extra part of DirectX no longer automatically installed with Windows. + +Most games install these parts secretly during their own installation. We don’t use an installer in order to make it easier to move the Snes9x install around. Also, some download sites have been known to repackage install programs to include spyware. Making Snes9x “unzip and you’re done” prevents them from doing that. + +### That still doesn’t fix it. +If you still experience problems use this link instead: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6812 +It’s a large download, so definitely try the other installer first. +