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Windows 10 error "Dark Omen has failed due to an incompatible DirectX version"

[killemore]

Let me start with I feel like an idiot. I found an english copy of DO on an abandonware site that linked to here for install instructions. I've followed the steps in the ultimate guide, and I've watched the youtube video. I followed the video step by step and paused often to make sure I was doing it right. After step 4 the game won't open. It starts to, I get the black screen right before the logo video starts, then I get the error Dark Omen has failed due to an incompatible DirectX version or out of date display drivers. I've checked the compatibility options for the EngRel.exe folder. I've used the regedit files for win 10 64 bit that came with the patch file you linked in the install guide. I'm not sure what else to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[olly]

Hi and welcome. Unfortunately that abandonware version causes loads of issues. Please check your messages to retry.

[killemore]

I sent you a DM before I saw the post here. I uninstalled, restarted my pc and tried to reinstall with the files you suggested. I made sure to follow the guide again, but I'm still getting that same error. Any other ideas?

[olly]

There's probably residual bits left over in the registry from that initial install. So far easier for me to remote in and check things via TeamViewer like I do for many others. Or AntiVirus/Defender is preventing something from running. Speaking of which have you tried with Dege's Voodoo yet?

[Mikymaxx]

Hi,
I have exactly the same problem. I try 2 times, step by step, same result. Can you help me ?
Now that i know that some of you can play that game again, i want so much to have the same chance !

[olly]

Hi and welcome, have also messaged you. I would advise searching the Registry for Dark Omen and deleting its entries, then reinstall after checking your messages.

[DREAD]

Hello, where is the vanilla install guide for new DO installers? I am windows 11 BTW.

[olly]

There is no vanilla install guide, as it requires the mod pack which contains the necessary changes to run on Windows 10/11

http://forum.dark-omen.org/help-section/read-me-ultimate-dark-omen-xpvistawin7win81win10-game-fixes-t111.0.html

[DREAD]

Gotcha.

[rst01]

Greetings! I'm speaking from America, remembering this fabulous game that I played on win98 and winXP but now I'm trying to get it to work on win10 without any success because finding the UK CD is quite difficult and I was wondering if there is any other way to make it work correctly.
Thanks for any answer.

[olly]

Hi and welcome,

Unfortunately it requires the UK CD version

[rst01]

I already figured it out, I'll have to look it up on ebay . Anyway congratulations for this site because it is a great community of this great game.