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The user reports that after recent Windows updates, a game (Final Fantasy XIII) stopped working due to DirectX issues. They initially resolved it by installing an older DirectX version (2010), but the problem recurred later, and re-installing drivers alongside system repairs temporarily fixed it. Other contributors suggest checking legacy DirectPlay settings and imply that the issue may stem from game bugs or Windows updates interfering with graphics compatibility. The overall tone indicates frustration with recurring problems and uncertainty about a permanent fix.
UKAspie

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After the latest huge pile of Windows Updates I get this error message when I try to run a game that was previously working. I've re-installed DirectX and the driver for the graphics card - not change. Is it possible to roll back to a working version of DirectX?
 

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UKAspie
Good idea, but when I checked "DirectPlay" it was already enabled.
This is probably a temporary fix, but re-installing the video card driver, followed by:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
has worked.
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UKAspie

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I've found a fix - I've installed the 2010 version of DirectX. This leaves unanswered the question of whether the latest version is buggy or a "Break AMD Graphics" version.
 

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I see SquareEnix still hasn't fixed this. It's a bug in the game, or rather game limitation, as they call it I recall this from when I used to play that game.
 

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UKAspie

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I'm somewhat behind the times in games ...

Bugs aren't so bad if there is a known work-around. My concern now is if I'll have to re-install the good version of DirectX every time Windows decides to do a non-optional 'update'.
 

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You shouldn't. Some games just need an older version installed. Which you've now done so all should be good going forward.
 

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UKAspie

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Oh dear - the problem has come back, and this time the 2010 version doesn't fix it.
 

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have you tried adding legacy directplay?
An image from 'DirectX VertexShader 2.0 is not supported'. The images show navigating Windows Control Panel to enable DirectPlay under Windows Features.
 

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UKAspie

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Good idea, but when I checked "DirectPlay" it was already enabled.
This is probably a temporary fix, but re-installing the video card driver, followed by:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
has worked.
 

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