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Fresh install from Steam on Windows 8
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:27 pm
by Xanathar
I've installed a fresh Windows 8 (I know, I know, but believe me it's less ugly than some think) and instantly setup Steam with Grimrock.
No way to start Grimrock.
Being a compulsive buyer (at least for everything regarding Grimrock and PvZ
) I also had a copy on GoG. Downloaded that and installed and everything worked. I
think the problem might be in the (lack of) installation of DirectX 9.0c runtime using Steam, but I have no way to prove that.
Re: Fresh install from Steam on Windows 8
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:01 pm
by Sol_HSA
Have you tried to find grimrock.exe through windows explorer and running it?
Re: Fresh install from Steam on Windows 8
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:09 pm
by Xanathar
Not tried anything else - also because having the GoG version I didn't actually think twice.
I just thought it was worth reporting in case someone else had the same problem
Re: Fresh install from Steam on Windows 8
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:26 pm
by wionawra
I can confirm. Lack of file called "x3daudio1_7.dll" (part of DX9.0c) is the problem. I've just experienced it
Simple solution: reinstall dx9c.
Re: Fresh install from Steam on Windows 8
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:09 pm
by n1b5
Genius - worked. Thanks very much.
Windoze 8 is horrible! install Pokki to make it less horrible. I wish these games were available on Linux!
Re: Fresh install from Steam on Windows 8
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:05 am
by Xanathar
Windoze 8 is horrible!
Uh well I guess it's subjective. I like it a lot and especially I like not having the start button in the taskbar - I never used it as I use much more keyboard than mouse and it's one less icon to clutter the taskbar. That said, I understand most people dislike it and I totally understand their reasons. So far my biggest complain with it is the poor customizability in terms of colors.