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Limbo Startup Error

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Rishab2oo Original post #1
Feb 8, 2012 at 9:37 PM
I didn't know where to submit game problems so I am writing here as it's an Indie Game

I recently reinstalled LIMBO on my Windows 7 system with following configuration

Memory 2.0 GB
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 @ 2.20GHz x 2
onboard graphics

When I open Limbo it gives following error

"The program can't start because d3dx9_43.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."

I have update my DirectX but there is no effects.
Plz Help...
U
Feb 8, 2012 at 11:02 PM
Download that .dll from the net and just put it where the game executable is.
Do the same if it asks for more files, in the end it will run. Make sure your graphics chip(onboard or discreet) supports pixelshader 3.0 or above.
Alok
Alok #3
Feb 9, 2012 at 12:37 AM
This error occurs because you don't have latest directx files . You have to download and install directx jun 2010 redist. Link is below

Download DirectX Redistributable June 2010 9.29.1974 Free - A very useful application for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements - Softpedia
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R
Feb 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Download that .dll from the net and just put it where the game executable is.
Do the same if it asks for more files, in the end it will run. Make sure your graphics chip(onboard or discreet) supports pixelshader 3.0 or above.

I dowloaded the d3dx9_43.dll file and copied it to game directory, the game was launched sucessfully but only a black screen was shown. I waited for for sometime but nothing happend. Does I have to download some other files.
Zangetsu
Feb 9, 2012 at 9:59 AM
^was the game working before?
R
Feb 9, 2012 at 10:21 AM
^it was working before, but after I installed win 7 it is not working.
O
Feb 9, 2012 at 11:45 AM
You don't need to put dx9 file in game folder game is actually looking for dx9 file in system folder which by default win 7 doesnot contain, you need to run latest dx redis. setup on your system. It will cover all these files for you or let steam install require files when launching it, if you are using original steam game, aren't you.-S
sygeek
sygeek #9
Feb 9, 2012 at 2:32 PM
A friend of mine who used the pirated version had this problem.

Reply no to continue or yes to close.
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Rishab2oo #10
Feb 9, 2012 at 4:05 PM
A friend of mine who used the pirated version had this problem.

Reply no to continue or yes to close.

I am not sure if my version is pirated or not. Is there any way find out
abhidev
abhidev #11
Feb 9, 2012 at 4:15 PM
I am not sure if my version is pirated or not. Is there any way find out

well try running it as administrator and change the compatibility to xp...
sygeek
sygeek #12
Feb 9, 2012 at 4:50 PM
I am not sure if my version is pirated or not. Is there any way find out
How did you get it and how much did you pay for it?

Probably pirated.
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Rishab2oo #13
Feb 9, 2012 at 5:54 PM
How did you get it and how much did you pay for it?

Probably pirated.

maybe it's pirated. someone downloaded it thro' Torrents
Krow
Krow #15
Feb 9, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Pirating cheap Indie games? Why? Steam had it for 2.5 dollars twice or thrice. Yes, that is Rs 125 only. :'(