given you are using windows 7
right mouse click on the game shortcut , select properties, then go to the compat tab
tick run as admin
tick disable desktop composition
click ok and try to play
Hello All,
I'm having this issue now. Last week I had an SSD failure which just happened to be my C: Drive. My PC is only just one year old. The PC Manufacturer immediately supplied me with a replacement (and upgraded) SSD which is now installed but I had to reinstall Windows 11 of course as I had lost everything on my C: Drive. This also meant reinstalling many of my games on my 2nd SSD (D: Drive - Games) and 2TH HDD (E: Drive). At this point in time I had not played SWTOR for a couple of months so I downloaded the new install, signed into the launcher, gave it my Security Key and let it go with the updates. When they were complete I pressed PLAY and absolutely nothing happens. The Play button dims but then nothing happens and if I click on the Play button again it just comes back. I have not found any definitive answers on the internet which have helped me to solve this problem. I'm using ESET Antivirus (just because its one of the best damned AV software out there). I've tried activating Game Mode in ESET and still the SWTOR Play button does nothing.
Any advice please?
Kind Regards,
Astral_Storm.
you need to install the legacy directx files https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=35
You Sir, are a genius of the highest order!! None of the other posts I've seen related to this subject mentions this, and if they do its well hidden. I downloaded and installed the Legacy DirectX drivers as you advised and hey-presto SWTOR is back up and running again!! Many thanks!!
Kind Regards,
Astral_Storm.
Worked for my install on new computer. Thanks.
Even today , this fix worked like a charm, just installed legacy DirectX, and now I'm playing.
