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u could try this to see if it will fix it

. Enable Legacy Components:

Open the Search Bar: Click on the search bar.
Type "Features": Type "features" and select "Turn Windows features on or off".
Locate Legacy Components: Find the "Legacy components" section.
Expand and Checkboxes: Expand the section and check the box next to "DirectPlay".
Confirm and Restart: Click "OK" and wait for the process to complete.
Restart your computer: If prompted, restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Hey thanks Darren for checkin things out.. I watched a Dutch guy showing how to get older games going.. I followed what appears to be exactly what you have typed up for me.... I did that and restarted PC and sadly.., no go... I have DirectX 8.0 in my DL's waiting for me to find a way to run it into this..., PC...
I really appreciate your help.... I feel it's time for me to find a way to add DX8 to save on all this drama... I'm not building tracks until we or I do.

maybe unistall dirext x and reinstall?

paul? do u know if ur pc has internal graphics rerun this dxdiag and tell me whatdisplay shows also can u wach vids or have tryed play any other game? i got a pc while back didnt have any internal graphics and had get card in order to use it