Blitz3D & Vista x64

Can't even get the IDE to run - it just pops up a messagebox telling me that DirectX 7.0 isn't installed.

Has anyone else had this and resolved it?

Thanks

Have you updated to the latest version?

Are you running this on a desktop or laptop.

I know that on certain laptops, (Tablet PCS) Blitz3d doesn't run. It had a problem with the handwritng programs. If you had turned this option off, Blitz programs would run.

Hi,

Thanks for the responses.

I'm fully updated, and Vista is fully patched.

I'm running on a desktop.

Full message I get is...


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Blitz Basic Error
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You must have DirectX version 7 installed to run Blitz Basic.

DirectX 7 is provided on the Blitz Basic CD in the DirectX7 folder.

The latest version of DirectX is available from www.microsoft.com
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OK
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I am running Vista 64 Bit Business (6.00 Build 6001) with no problems.
Dual Core Intel E2200
4Gb RAM
V1.98 IDE
User account control turned off in vista
DX10
Logged in as administrator

Try installing DX9.0c from the Microsoft website.

See if this makes any difference. (Scroll down to the quote boxes I posted.)