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Hi all,
I haven't played for a bit.
Probably shouldn't surf porn w/o an anti virus loaded,... but i did.
Since then i got a virus and my computer was fusked up yadayada.

Heres the situation now:
I reformatted my drive, reinstalled windows XP (valid), loaded a new copy of Norton, updated all service packs and windows updates, installed . net 2.0, and directx 9.
Alleg appereared to be installed correctly, asgs seems to log on fine, but when launchin alleg i get this error:
The application or DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3dx9_41.dll is not a valid windows image. Please check this against your intstallation diskette.
Before i got this error i got a different error concerning the d3dx9_41.dll file missing, so i tried to find that file on windows update, found it and added it to the directory. I have searched a few gaming forums (alleg and others)- and tried to fix the problem, but to no avail. Any suggestions appreaciated.
here is system info:

Windows Version (and Service Packs): XP pro SP3
Processor Speed: 3.0 gig
RAM: 2.0 gig
Video Card (Make and Model#): NVIDIA FX 1100

Sound Card (Make and Model#):
not sure, integrated- from control panel-MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Deivice- on Intel® 82801EB LPC Interface Controller

Connection Type (Dialup, Cable, DSL, other): DSL
Modem (Make and Model#): Qwest- not sure- I'll check if this is an issue- worked prior to virus
Router (Make and Model#): D-Link-I'll check if this is an issue- worked prior to virus
Internet Service Provider(company name): Qwest
Location(State/Province/Locality, and Country): New Mexico, USA
Installed Mods: none

Make and Version of firewall: Norton 17.5.0.127
Make and version of anti-virus: Norton 17.5.0.127

Confirm that you have the following installed: Yes

•.Net 2.0 [ ] Yes


Problem Encountered at Step #: (read the "What Should Happen" for this step#)
Which Program (ASGS/Allegiance):
What Error Message:
Comments (What you tried, description, etc):
...<your comments here>...

Thanks for any help

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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/11/2010, 00:45:23
Machine name: ELECTRONBOX
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.091208-2036)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 11/04/05 15:03:32 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 775MB used, 3167MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

oh its about the latest directx, Download and install the latest DirectX redist from Microsoft's website.

i know- I've been trying- for some reason it won't let me update to the latest drivers
could the part wher it says:
Main driver: nv4_disp.dll have anything to do with it?

Eh?

I thought DirectX shouldnt require a driver update. Does the web install fail for you?

Get it here

nv4_disp.dll is a part of nVidia driver package (the one for your gfx card). Consider updating those drivers, if you have the latest version, try reinstalling.

GrimReefer wrote:QUOTE (GrimReefer @ Mar 11 2010, 05:54 AM) Before i got this error i got a different error concerning the d3dx9_41.dll file missing, so i tried to find that file on windows update, found it and added it to the directory. I have searched a few gaming forums (alleg and others)- and tried to fix the problem, but to no avail. Any suggestions appreaciated.

Just reread it and noticed this.

Do you mean you put d3dx9_41.dll directly into your allegiance directory?

You shouldn't have to do that. That dll is part of the directx 9 package, you should just have to install the package (from here) and Alleg. will be able to use it.

I'm not sure what effect messing with the dll directly will have....

i'm gonna try updating the nvidia driver...
gotta take this last test first though! then a week off woot!

updated nvidia driver and put the d3dx9_41.dll into my system32 folder and it worked! thanks for the suggestions all

Closing as resolved.