Updated Win XP direct x files which solve issues which gta3

[suj]

seems like that patch won't install so i was wondering if anyone with windows xp (i have xp pro) who plays gta could send me those updated direct x files. windows update seems to mess up too..

D3d8.dll ver 5.1.2600.29
Ddraw.dll ver 5.1.2600.29

u can find me on irc as suj (quakenet)

 

[PR.]

 

[Summo]

I have them, suj but I'll have to upload them this evening when I get home.

Even better, you can get the updated files straight from the Microsoft webbeh here.

 

[PR.]

http://forums.barrysworld.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28796

This was his other thread. And he was shown that url and it didn't work..

 

[Summo]

Much like your link, PR.

There are many issues with GTA3, suj. See this thread in the hardware forum where I rave about how great GTA3 performs now following either the new BIOS update, new VIA drivers or new nVidia drivers.

I would suggest trying all of these. Update EVERYTHING in your system.

 

[Wilier]

Originally posted by Summo
I have them, suj but I'll have to upload them this evening when I get home.

Even better, you can get the updated files straight from the Microsoft webbeh here.

so, pardon my dumbness, but is that the fix for gta3 or what.??

 

[caLLous]

Originally posted by teh reedme!!1
Windows XP + nVIDIA based cards (possibly other brands):
We have found a possible problem with Windows XP that manifests itself
as graphical problems both in the game menu and also during game play.
We have traced this problem to be a Windows XP problem.
Technically this problem is solved by the use of a newer version of
d3d8.dll than is shipped on CD with Windows XP. (The version on the
Windows XP CD that has problems is 5.1.26000.0 – versions tested
without error include 5.1.2600.15 and 5.1.2600.29)
Currently the only way we know to update this dll file is to install
the Windows XP Patch: “The Computer Cannot Enter Standby or Hibernate
If a Direct3D-Based Screen Saver Is Running (Q306676)” downloadable
from the following Web Site:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Patch/Q306676/WXP/EN-
US/Q306676_WXP_SP1_x86_ENU.exe.
This update may in the future be available as part of an official
Windows XP Service Pack, a Windows XP Compatibility Update, or possibly
a DirectX 8.1 update.

 

[xane]

Originally posted by Summo
I would suggest trying all of these. Update EVERYTHING in your system.

Does that include "updating" GTA3 to something a little more entertaining ?

(ducks)

 

[Wilier]

Originally posted by caLLous

the linky dont workey.

 

[wivelrod]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q306676

 

[caLLous]

Originally posted by Wilier


the linky dont workey.

"Originally posted by caLLous" isn't a linky, you muppet.

 

[Wilier]

Originally posted by caLLous
"Originally posted by caLLous" isn't a linky, you muppet.

Actually having installed GTA3 last night, I now completely understand why I require the patch. The menu's all blocky and stuff.

 

[suj]

thanks....

...for the u/l summo!

 

[Summo]

No problem, fella.