HI.
IM a 76 years veteran.. that is interested in fps games.
i dony know if it is here that i can post my question
i have fps creator
and is fine since there is no programing.but it has sertain limitations
so i downloaded game guru trial

my OS is win7 ultimate and it has direct x11

when it isntaled gg when i try to open it it apear this post
says: you need to reinstall this product because the required direct x files are missing.
so i unisntall it and dowloaded the program again
whe i tryed to open it
the same post apeared.
why is this happening if i go and buy it and have the same problem
i am wastin my money
can you help? what i can do?
if i cant use it i will stay with fps cretor
thanks
nazco

Make sure your Windows 7 has all the latest updates …
Then add this Platform update .. https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=36805
Reboot and try again ..

hi:
i did what you told me to do
and it says that the update is installed
did a retart try to open it with no luck
does the program comes with it direct x files
because it is what it say.
you need to reinstall this product because the required direct x files are missing
missing where.....in my OS or on the game files?
nazco

Ok were not done yet … Had to try that first …
Now reinstall your DX9 Runtime files from here https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=8109
Same process … install, reboot and try again

hi again.
could not do nothing
error
[11/08/19 18:22:49] module: dxupdate(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 5738, function: DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn

Failed API: SetupIterateCabinet()
Error: (1224) - The requested operation cannot be performed on a file with a user-mapped section open.



Unable to iterate through C:\Users\en\DOCUME~1\DIRECT X FILES\Feb2006_d3dx9_29_x64.cab. The file may be damaged.

--------------------
[11/08/19 18:22:49] module: dsetup32(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 280, function: CSetup::InstallPlugIn

DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn() failed.

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[11/08/19 18:22:49] module: dsetup32(Mar 30 2011), file: setup.cpp, line: 1727, function: CSetup::SetupForDirectX

InstallPlugIn() failed.
i did a secon download open it and the same error that i posted
now what?
nazco

Is that what happens when you try to install the DX9 ?

Your OS may be DirectX 11 capable, but that does not mean you can run DirectX 11. A major component in running DirectX 11 is your graphics card, what graphics card do you have?

hi:
when i try to instal direct 9 it apear
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[11/08/19 18:22:49] module: dxupdate(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 5738, function: DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn

Failed API: SetupIterateCabinet()
Error: (1224) - The requested operation cannot be performed on a file with a user-mapped section open.



Unable to iterate through C:\Users\en\DOCUME~1\DIRECT X FILES\Feb2006_d3dx9_29_x64.cab. The file may be damaged.

I Edited your huge post as this was the only bit I needed ..
If your getting those errors trying to install DX9 then there is an OS issue
However what Gfx card do you have ?

https://superuser.com/questions/968597/directx-wont-install

hi:
what is a gfx card is?
remember i dont now nothing of computer programing
what i found is: Name
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Video Processor Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Video Architecture VGA
DAC Type Internal
Memory Size 1.0 GB
Memory Type Unknown
Video Mode 1600 x 900 x 4294967296 colors
Current Refresh Rate 59 Hz
Driver Version 10.18.14.5067
Driver Date 12/27/2018
but i doesnot see any gfx card info.
so i dont now
nazco

hi:
what is a gfx card is?
remember i dont now nothing of computer programing
what i found is: Name
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Video Processor Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Video Architecture VGA
DAC Type Internal
Memory Size 1.0 GB
Memory Type Unknown
Video Mode 1600 x 900 x 4294967296 colors
Current Refresh Rate 59 Hz
Driver Version 10.18.14.5067
Driver Date 12/27/2018
but i doesnot see any gfx card info.
i found this: Driver: C:\Windows\system32\GfxUIEx.exe, 6.15.0010.5067 (English), 7/3/2019 11:56:24, 446296 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\Gfxv4_0.exe, 8.15.0010.5067 (English), 7/3/2019 11:56:24, 1038168 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\Gfxv4_0.exe.config, 8/10/2015 04:45:28, 935 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\Gfxv2_0.exe, 8.15.0010.5067 (English), 7/3/2019 11:56:24, 1034584 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\Gfxv2_0.exe.config, 8/10/2015 04:45:28, 895 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\GfxResources.dll, 8.15.0010.5067 (English), 7/3/2019 11:56:24, 1148216 bytes
is this what you asked
in this case
i dont now
nazco

Well the Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600 is around the minimum required spec.
But in all honesty it looks like your Windows has issues that are giving you problems

hi:
what can i do,, without damaging my OS
because then i will have alot of problems
since i donot now any of programing
thanks
nazco

Hello old timer!

The "HD Graphics 4600" is your gfx card. A graphics card. This device is basically what displays the images on your computer. Now 3D stuff requires a lot of computing power, therefore most of us game enthusiasts have dedicated cards.
Now, the 4600 with one gig is an integrated chip kind of card and on the lower spectrum of what you'd need to run Game Guru. It should still launch but you will most likely experience lag (that is when the game seems more than a slideshow rather than a smooth, fluid experience.)
Direct X is a software run-time package that adds program libraries that 3D apps like GG source from and need to have in order to run.


As for your error, I can't really say. Not an expert on computing myself but was 3coms link above any helpful?

If not, is your OS up to date? Installing an update might help. Also, don't worry, installing microsoft direct x packages should not damage your OS in any way.

Besides, out of interest: What limitations did bother you with FPSCreator? There is a modification for that program out now that fixes a lot of them, in case you want to give it another try.

Cheers!



-Wolf

HI: wolf
the limitations that i talk is of the kind of making land skape
like in GG..
there are mods that i have downloaded and i can not use it
the board goes blank. example i downloaded castle pack and i cant use
tropical pack ,weapons pack 6 , cave kit, green nature this i can use
thats why i was going to try GG.
by the way like synchromesh said i have an OS problem
that i just found,,when he said to have all my updates
i tried to download them and i couldnot, the updates fail to update
i ran win update trouble shooting it says that the problem were fixed
but no way i could ran an update
this is toomuch for me,,too old to try learning again 76years old vietnam vet.
and to try tampering with my computer is a no no.
i have had in the past made a lot of errors, that i had to do a clean reinstall
that since this is working well i dont want to tamper it.
thanks a lot synchromesh and you too wolf for your help
this old man. but i will keep working with fps creator version 1
since i have seen about the other versions but cant find where to download them
so very pleased to meet you guys,, keep the good work,, a lot of best wishes to all of you and famyly
a loooot of good health
i retire from this forum
thanks alot
nazco

Hey Nazco!

I see! Yes, it sounds like the only way to fix this would be another reinstall of the OS and I can understand why you wouldn't want the hassle of doing that.

And yes, landscapes in FPSCreator are not recommended. Its just not cut out for that.

However, FPSC version 1 is really unstable so I can link you to the full install and a ton of free modelpacks! CLICK HERE
TGC made it all freeware a few years ago, so now you can just install version 1.20

by the way, I am also very fond of FPSCreator, I recently made a new game with it if you are interested. See here.



Same to you!



-Wolf

Ye that's a shame ..
If you lived locally I would come and do it for you but there isn't much chance of that ..
Don't you know anyone locally that could help ..

hi wolf
last post for me
i was seen your game video
man i wish i could be 1\3 as goog as you are
that is a very good game
see you at another time
by
nazco