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Hey tech zone hows it hanging?! Since alleg doesnt work on my computer anymore i thought i would try my gf's laptop but then i got that error after trying to log in. (it also says client version 212, server version 210, updating does nothing but an endless loop of updating ASGSClient.exe) Downloaded from gaming rival

DxDiag----------------------------------------------------
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/10/2009, 22:48:28
Machine name: NIKKIE1991-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Basic *32-bit* (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090805-0102)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: eMachines, inc.
System Model: eMG420
BIOS: v0.3103
Processor: AMD Sempron™ SI-40, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 766MB RAM
Page File: 983MB used, 812MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9100M G
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0844&SUBSYS_0173107B&REV_A2
Display Memory: 370 MB
Dedicated Memory: 243 MB
Shared Memory: 127 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll

Thx, Shibby!

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...6A-9B6652CD92A3

Get that.

ImmortalZ wrote:QUOTE (ImmortalZ @ Dec 10 2009, 05:14 AM) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...6A-9B6652CD92A3

Get that.

I have the same problem and tried to download the above but it says that I have a newer version and do not need the dx file. So any suggestions? Please help I love playing.

Try this then : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en

It's the full installer. Should install any missing files.

Just an FYI, I have a brand new, freshly updated install of Win 7 on my PC and just received this error. I find it a bit odd that I have to go download anything, really, to run Alleg on what is pretty much the most up-to-date PC one can get. This could be a major turn-off to any newbies. They get that error and just give up....

Ok, but where do I extract these 'missing' files to?

If you're having issues, Asteroid, please create your own thread. It helps us keep things focused.

Bacon wrote:QUOTE (Bacon @ Dec 18 2009, 04:54 AM) Just an FYI, I have a brand new, freshly updated install of Win 7 on my PC and just received this error. I find it a bit odd that I have to go download anything, really, to run Alleg on what is pretty much the most up-to-date PC one can get. This could be a major turn-off to any newbies. They get that error and just give up....

Up to date PC != up to date software.

Windows 7 is not very recent, no matter how shiny it looks. It was RTMed in July. The disc ships with the DirectX runtimes from that month. Microsoft does not update files on the discs until a Service Pack is released.

Install any recent game and you'll see it updating DirectX. We just don't bundle it with Allegiance because that would double the download size.

ImmortalZ wrote:QUOTE (ImmortalZ @ Dec 18 2009, 12:46 AM) Up to date PC != up to date software.

Windows 7 is not very recent, no matter how shiny it looks. It was RTMed in July. The disc ships with the DirectX runtimes from that month. Microsoft does not update files on the discs until a Service Pack is released.

Install any recent game and you'll see it updating DirectX. We just don't bundle it with Allegiance because that would double the download size.

Oooh, cool =)

So what about maybe putting that info into the installer somewhere? Cause if Windows 7 doesn't have the files necessary to install it, then nothing does. This means that anybody who hasn't updated Direct X in the past few months (probably many people) will receive this error and have to come searching for answers.

I'm not trying to be critical of you, Immz, don't take this the wrong way... I'm just looking at this from a newbie perspective. If a fresh install of the newest version of Windows available on a disc gives vague errors of missing files when Alleg is installed on it, that's maybe something worth addressing. It's just adding 1 more potential hoop for people to jump through to get in game.

edit:

Alternatively to changing the installer -- I have no idea how difficult that would be and thus am not expecting anybody to do anything -- maybe I could put that info on my new portal page somewhere? "Please have the most up-to-date Direct X files straight from 'this link' installed" Then if the person runs into errors it's their own damn fault for not following instructions.

ImmortalZ wrote:QUOTE (ImmortalZ @ Dec 10 2009, 11:14 PM) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...6A-9B6652CD92A3

Get that.

Not trying to hijac or anything, but thanks - this worked + rep.