1st Post....Help!

[BoozeMonkey]

Hello guys, been around here a while but never posted. But now i have a problem that i just cant figure out. Here goes, i just upgraded my hard drives and did a fresh install of windows XP pro i have downloaded all the latest drivers for my video card and motherboard. When i boot up Bf2 it crashes back to the desktop with this error message

BAD IMAGE C:\windows\system32\d3dx9_25.dll

i have done multiple installs and removals and ive tried to search down every last remnant of bf2 and delete it but nothing helps im completly stumped and i need this forums help so i can enjoy my game again!
Thanks in advance, BoozeMonkey(below are my PC hardwhere stats)

DFI Lanparty Motherboard 939
AMD X2 4600
7800 256 BFG GTX 81.98 drivers
Raptor HD's 10,000 Raid 0 setup

[Eden]

Re: 1st Post....Help!

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?d3dx9_25

try downloading the .dll and replaceing the old one.

[BoozeMonkey]

Re: 1st Post....Help!

thanks for the quick reply m8. i downloaded the file but it doesnt auto install any idea where it might go? TIA
Booze

[Eden]

Re: 1st Post....Help!

Go to C:\windows\system32\

first backup the d3dx9_25.dll that is already there then copy the new downloaded version to that location and overwrite the old one. Restart your computer and see if it works.

[BoozeMonkey]

Re: 1st Post....Help!

Arrrggg that seemed the the thing to do but im afraid its a no go
rebooted and now screen just flashes im doing a fresh reinstall now ill post back if it works

[sackynut]

Re: 1st Post....Help!

reinstall (update) direct x9. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en