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    How can I overcome a directx error when I start up my Sid Meier's Pirates CD on my Windows 7 PC

    It isn't connected. I'm thinking I might have a bad stick of RAM and perhaps a 4GB could fix it, or I could snag one off a Windows 7 PC. Could that work?
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    How can I overcome a directx error when I start up my Sid Meier's Pirates CD on my Windows 7 PC

    I gave up trying to run it on the Windows 7. I took an old XP system to Radioshack for a Reinstall, and I was able to get the game to start up. Unfortunately now the game will freeze if the resolution is too high, and it will crash if it is not high enough. I am wondering if there is a sweet...
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    How can I overcome a directx error when I start up my Sid Meier's Pirates CD on my Windows 7 PC

    I have Directx 11.0 installed. The game requires 9.0 or higher, and it will install 9.0 automatically to meet requirements, but because I already have a higher version it won't auto install. Do I need to find a way to manually install 9.0?
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    How can I overcome a directx error when I start up my Sid Meier's Pirates CD on my Windows 7 PC

    I feel like I've tried running the game on every possible resolution, and I copy and pasted the config.ini replacement codes I've found online so far. I've tried running the game on the 98/me, 2000, and both XP service packs compatibility modes available in properties, and all the possible...