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Right after the last patch I started getting this error everytime I tried to window out of EQ or log off the game. Every single time. Then, all of a sudden, last night, I windowed out with no problem. I have no idea what changed and how it got fixed, but it seems to work fine now. I didn't get the error when I logged off last night either.

Sorry I couldn't get more descriptive on how I fixed the problem. I would if I knew myself.

You need the most up-to-date DirectX 9. Google directx and you should be able to find the most current version easily enough.

I have read that several times, but I don't really think it's true (anymore). It was probably true when this version of DX9 was released, but it must have been fixed.

I had a fatal harddrive error two weeks ago (MFT got corrupted, but I was able to retrieve all of my personal files using forensics tools). It happened on a Friday night and since I was going to take the harddrive into work on Monday to retrieve the personal files I had to put a new HD in. So, I put a new HD in, formatted, installed windows and all of my drivers, downloaded the current EQ patcher, downloaded the most current DX9 and started the patcher. 13 hours later I clicked on the "play" button and I was good. No errors.

Maybe I got lucky, I don't know. Like I said though, I just downloaded the regular most current version and it worked fine.

EDIT:

Ok, I think I see where the problem here is. The regular most current version will work fine if you don't already have DX9.0c installed on your computer. If you do, then you need the redistro. If you have an earlier version though you can just do the regular install. Click "start"-->"run" and type "dxdiag.exe" (without quotes) and see what version of DX you currently have installed. If you have DX9.0c already then do the redistro to just replace the core runtime components. If you DON'T have DX9.0c already then you should be able to do either install. I'm not sure why one version would have that file and the other wouldn't though. Kind of strange.

Edited, Nov 9th 2006 at 7:07am PST by Jiggidyjay

Actually this does not happen when I tab out of EQ. I havent even made my account yet. Im restarting the game after 6 years away and last night was the starting up night for everything. downloaded the game, did the patch, then tried to hit "Play" and i got the error message. at least im not paying for an account yet, but still. i thought it had something to do with direct X though, im glad you guys helped me out with that. I actually downloaded Civilization 4 just this morning to play something while i figured out this EQ thing, and that had direct x 9 on it. but i didnt even bother to try EQ and see if it would work after that. hopefully this is it, and i wont have any problems. once again, thanks so much folks. you guys really are very helpful