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Archerboy106 · **I could use a hand...** 11-24-2011

Alright so I downloaded LoL and clicked the program to boot it up and it said I "can't load direct3d". I've spent the past 2 hours trying to find out whats wrong because I tried playing Minecraft a while back, and that had the same conclusion.

I loaded Windows 7 on to this PC a couple months back-before I had XP on it- and I was able to play League and Minecraft perfectly fine.

SO Its either my graphics card, a driver that I need to install and haven't yet, or some other problem I'm unaware about.

I attached my specs to the post. Any help or comments is welcome, thanks in advance!

Naked Crook · 11-24-2011

Ok, so when you say PC, I am going to assume this is a desktop, and not a laptop.

The pictures you attached are very small...and it is very hard to see. If you could re-upload those onto photobucket or something, that would be great.

However, I am going to guess 1 of 2 things.

1. Missing display drivers
2. Insufficient hardware

if you are missing drivers, this stuff can be downloaded from the internet. The trick is knowing what type of card you have.

If it is a matter of weak hardware, then your only option is to upgrade your hardware.

killerrabbit213 · 11-24-2011

try updating directx

Naked Crook · 11-24-2011

It could be that rabz, but this is WIndows 7, that comes with (at least) DirectX 10...which includes the full Direct3D library.

However, it is worth a shot.

Kairu · 11-24-2011

A lot of times, I know on my last desktop. It was Windows 7, but it lacked the hardware for DX10. So by default, my new desktop could only use DX9 until I got the new GPU. I'd check on Direct X first, then look into your drivers, and finally, actual hardware.

To check your Direct X capabilities, go to start>Search: Run>Then type "dxdiag"

That will scan everything related to Direct X. It will show you your graphics and sound cards, DX Version, etc. And you can figure it out from there.

Archerboy106 · 11-24-2011

Thanks guys. Im about to go to a party for thanksgiving so ill update them later. I installed some direct x thing today and it didnt seem to do much so i uninstalled it. I have directx11. im thinking its the graphics card.... dont really wanna have to buy one though 7__7