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Direct3D Device Error with v1.30

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Direct3D Device Error with v1.30	SpaceAgeCaveMan	03/02/2009 - 20:31
I boot up the game and it works fine with the base install from the CD version of the game. However, when I install the v1.30 patch, I get an error message telling me there was a failure to create the Direct3D device. I'm just curious as to what would keep me from playing the patched version as opposed to the unpatched. Any suggestions/workarounds are appreciated. I'm experimenting with things to see if I can get it to work, but please feel free to post suggestions for me here.
Re: Vista?	themacmeister	03/02/2009 - 23:44
If you are using Vista, I would right-click the patcher, and Run as Administrator. This should patch things correctly. Vista UAC is enough to stop correct installation and patching of software. You could try right-clicking WoG and running as administrator - if that works, it is your permissions and UAC at fault!
Re: Direct3D Device Error with v1.30	SpaceAgeCaveMan	03/03/2009 - 00:46
I'm on Windows XP Media Center edition. Forgot to mentoin that. :-X
Re: Direct3D Device Error with v1.30	Xoke	03/07/2009 - 19:25
I could load the game but it errored when running a level. To fix this: Run the game Press ALT + ENTER to switch to windowed mode Load the level - no more direct 3d error :)