Windows 10: Directx 8.1 error when trying to launch Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour on Windows 11

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  1. ABS AL2
    Abs Al2 Win User

    Directx 8.1 error when trying to launch Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour on Windows 11


    Hi!I am facing an issue when trying to play Directx 8.1 error when trying to launch Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour on my new gaming laptop MSI pulse 17 in windows 11 64-bit OS. I have 1 TB Hard drive, Intel Ultra 9 processor 3.1 GHz, NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070, and 32GB RAM. I tried literally everything I found online but didn't solve the issue.. As shown in the screenshot, the error is: " Please make sure you have Directx 8.1 or higher installed. Also verify that your video card meets the minimum requirements". Please help

    :)
     
    Abs Al2, Mar 29, 2025
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  2. PAULOOLIVEIRA81
    PauloOliveira81 Win User

    command and conquer zero hour

    Hello

    The command and conquer zero hour game does not run from error and does not enter
     
    PauloOliveira81, Mar 29, 2025
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  3. GREG CARMACK
    Greg Carmack Win User
    general zero hour

    Hi Keira. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    1) See if you can System Restore to a point before the problem began following this guide: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-system-r...

    System Restore is your first line of defense and can take you back to a point before a problem began like a time machine. If it doesn't help then you can undo it. Read about it first in the tutorial above and then try restoring to just before this started.

    If the problem repeats or System Restore doesn't work then check which Windows Updates were installed at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Updates > Update History, uninstall them there or System Restore again, then immediately check for and block the Updates with the Hide Updates tool explained here - which I would install now so it's ready:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8280-hide-s...

    2) If that doesn't work then see if you can fix the game with these fixes:

    https://windowsreport.com/command-and-conquer-g...

    (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://www.pcerror-fix.com/solution-to-fix-com...

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/C-C-The-Ultimate-Coll...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/generals/comments/f0pi...

    https://fazerpergunta.com/biblioteca/artigo/rea...

    https://west-games.com/command-and-conquer-gene...



    Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

    ______________________________________________

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    Greg Carmack, Mar 29, 2025
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  4. DAVE JAARSMA
    Dave Jaarsma Win User

    Directx 8.1 error when trying to launch Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour on Windows 11

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