dll problems

[Scientist]

Well I don't know much about computers so this question may seem a bit dumb and all, but I'll ask anyhow.

I've been trying to run some games on my parents computer but it keeps saying stuff like:
unable to find dinput8.dll or d3d8.dll
Well I don't know what these are or how I should get them. I got the games legally and installed them perfect.
can anyone help me?

[Goat]

download.com should have them
theyve got everything
if not try google


actually it sounds like a direct x problem. sounds like it requires direct x 8, download that or somethin

[gatewatcher]

Heh, try this: http://www.windll.com/

[Cyb]

you need to install directx, go to microsoft.com and install directx9 (the latest version). it's free of charge.

[insertwackynamehere]

.dll is a common file extension that stands for Dynamic Link Library.

[Lord FlatHead]

Cyb is right, those dll's are part of DirectX. Just install the latest version of that and you'll be on your way.

[læmænt]

generic windows-bashing post here

[fraggle]

DLL WAREZ!

BAN BAN BAN!!

[DooMBoy]

læmænt said:

generic windows-bashing post here

generic linux-bashing counter-attack post here