Each gamer must have noticed that at the end of the installation of most games there is an installation of components of a DirectX. Of course, everyone accepted the consent and installed this product on the computer. Developers and professional players are always advised to install the full package of necessary programs to ensure a stable launch and a smooth game. A sudden problem awaits the owners of modern hardware, in particular, a video card. Those players who are eager to "postalgia", waiting for an unpleasant surprise. The components of the game complain about the lack of DirectX 9, although all the necessary software is already installed. Most often this problem occurs with a unique strategy from Blizzard. Players face the problem that they cannot initialize DirectX Warcraft 3. This article will show you how to get rid of this error.
What is DirectX?
This is a set of several application programming interfaces and programs for Microsoft Windows (API). The main function is to expand the capabilities of rendering (rendering) 3D models. If the game was created with the participation of DirectX, the stable installation will require the installation of this software. If the installation is ignored, the user will have distorted visualization effects, slow image loading and other problems with image playback. For a more correct configuration of Directix and games, you should install the recommended software version, for example, DirectX 9.
Warcraft 3. Why do players return to legacy games?
This is a classic of the genre. Until now, Warcraft is able to compete with modern strategies due to the unique mechanics of that time, an unsurpassed plot and the ability to play on the Web. All this makes the game relevant today. Also, the game has minimal system requirements, which makes it popular for players with weak hardware. The nostalgia for a game is so strong that players try to go through the whole game. In addition, in “Warcraft 3” there are many modes and maps that you can play with friends, some are still relevant because of their uniqueness.
Warcraft 3 supports a custom map editor. With special skills, it is possible to create and upload a map to the server, after writing scripts for the game. Therefore, the game has a huge library of cards that players have played. In addition to the main storyline, a gamer can go into the lobby and play in Tower Defense, DotA (a popular game originates from here), Arena (players restrain the onslaught of a large concentration of enemies), Pudge Wars (many will recall the furious “headshots” from their teammates) other.
Failed to initialize DirectX Warcraft 3 - what should I do?
The error occurs most often due to the launch of an old game on a modern computer. A warning window is issued, if you click "OK", they will ask you to make sure that there is a CD in the drive. The main problem is that the long-standing project from the "Lizard" is written on the old DirectX 8.1 library. Warcraft 3 simply cannot support the library of the new option.
First you need to update the video card drivers. Then you need to reinstall the DirectX libraries, reinstall the game. It is possible that after these steps the problem will be resolved.
If, when you start the game, a window is displayed again with the message "Failed to initialize Directx in Warcraft 3", you will have to use the API change. There are two types of APIs: Directrix and OpenGL (much less common). We know that the game is focused on the first option, but with the help of some transformations it is possible to change the programming interface to the second option.
If an error is thrown that it was not possible to initialize DirectX on Warcraft 3, then right-click on the shortcut menu. Go to the "properties". We are looking for the panel "Shortcut". In the field "Object" we add to the name -opengl. Leave the rest unchanged, click "apply" and "OK." In some cases, the error that DirectX failed to initialize to Warcraft 3 is resolved.
We fix the registry
If the initialization window still appears, you need to make changes to the game registry.
- Open the "Start" command "Run." In the window that appears, in the "Open" field, enter regedit, click "OK".
- The registry editor window appears. You need to go to the directory Softwarre> Blizzzard Entertainment> Warcraft 3> Video. In the final folder we find the adapter parameter. Using RMB, we change it. In the "Change DWORD parameter" window that opens, in the "value" field, change 1 to 0, confirm.
- We leave the registry, restart the computer. After all the operations completed, the game should start without problems, regardless of whether it was officially purchased or downloaded from the Internet.