Direct3D Related Problem in Windows XP SP3

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nightson
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Joined: 28. Jan 2011, 05:50
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: Windows98 SE

Direct3D Related Problem in Windows XP SP3

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I tried to run a Direct3D game on Windows XP SP3 in VirtualBox, following steps below:

1.Install XP SP3 in virtualbox. Enable 2D & 3D Acceleration in display settings (Screenshot1) .
2.Start XP SP3 in safe mode to install Guest Additions with D3D support. Restart in normal mode and run dxdiag to check whether D3D Acceleration is successfully enabled (Screenshot2) .
3.Run the game. The game comes up with a dialogue that asked to do some graphics settings. But there is nothing to choose under "Choose a Direct3D device" option (Screenshot3) .

Is there a workaround for this problem?

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squall leonhart
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Joined: 21. Apr 2010, 10:39
Primary OS: MS Windows 7
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Windows XP, 8, 10, Android x86

Re: Direct3D Related Problem in Windows XP SP3

Post by squall leonhart »

your application is requesting a Direct3D7 device via Ddraw.dll, which under vbox d3d, Direct3D7 is not available.
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