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jbrooks631
3 years ago
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Game needs DX 8.1 or higher

#106023617Hello, I just purchased a new computer and I am having trouble connecting to C&C Generals Zero Hour. The message I get is "Please make sure you have Direct X 8.1 or higher installed. Also v...
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    Nyerguds
    3 years ago

    @jbrooks631 

    These DirectX errors are caused by a library file that was left behind in the game from testing.

    To solve the issues, find and delete the file "dbghelp.dll" in the game's install folder. There will be one in both the main Generals folder and the Zero Hour folder.

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Nyerguds
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3 years ago

@jbrooks631 

These DirectX errors are caused by a library file that was left behind in the game from testing.

To solve the issues, find and delete the file "dbghelp.dll" in the game's install folder. There will be one in both the main Generals folder and the Zero Hour folder.

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    jbrooks631
    3 years ago

    Thank you so much. It work perfectly now! Great answer.

    Jeff

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