Resolving 'd3dx930.dll' Errors on Windows 10 for Elder Scrolls Online: A Step-by-Step Guide 'installing direct play windows 10'

If you're experiencing issues launching The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) after installing it through Steam on a freshly set up PC running Windows 10 Home 64-bit, this article will walk you through the necessary steps to resolve common problems.

### Problem: 'The program cant start because d3dx930.dll is missing from your computer.'

This error typically occurs when one or more required libraries (in this case, 'd3dx9_30_x86' and/or 'd3dx9_35_x86') are not installed on your system. Here's how to fix it:

1. Download the Directx 9 redistributable from 'this link'(https://www.microsoft.com/download/ContentLoaded/directX10_SDK_Rtm_LargeExtractOnly_fullfile/en/DirectX%20June2010%20Redistributables.exe).

2. Run the downloaded file as an administrator: Right-click on it, select 'Properties', then click on 'Compatibility' and check the box that says 'Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 7'.

3. Follow the installation wizard's instructions to install DirectX.

### Problem: 'The game also wants DirectX 8.1'

While not strictly necessary for ESO, some older games still require an earlier version of DirectX (in this case, DirectX 8.1). You can download and install it from 'this link'(https://www.microsoft.com/download/zh-cn/details/c6a4d3b7-37fa-bf63-c5e0-e36c9ddbb967).

### Problem: 'Japanese' is not recognized as a valid language

ESO requires Japanese to be set up correctly on your system. Here's how:

1. Download and install Locale Emulator from 'this link'(https://github.com/oliverguenther/LocaleEmulator/releases).

2. Follow the installation instructions provided with Locale Emulator.

3. Reboot your PC after completing these steps.

### Problem: 'The game also wants a CD/DVD drive'

If you're experiencing issues with mounting or recognizing your ESO installation disc, try:

1. Disconnecting any external drives, including USB and/or DVD drives.

2. Re-attaching them in a different order (if applicable).

3. Restarting Steam after each change.

### Additional Troubleshooting Steps

If none of the above solutions work for you, consider trying these additional troubleshooting steps:

1. Uninstalling and re-installing ESO: Open your Start menu, type 'Control Panel', then click on it.

2. Under Programs & Features/Programs (depending on your version)', find Elder Scrolls Online', right-click on it, select 'Uninstall'.

3. Restart your PC after uninstallation is complete.

4. Re-download and re-install ESO through Steam: Launch the Steam client, navigate to your Library > Installed Games, then click on 'Play'.

If you're still encountering issues or receiving error messages despite following these steps, consider seeking further assistance from either the official Elder Scrolls Online forums or contacting Bethesda Support directly.

### Final Thoughts

Remember that some older games may not be fully compatible with newer operating systems like Windows 10. If none of the above solutions work for you and you're determined to play ESO on your new PC running this version, consider rolling back to an earlier iteration of Windows (such as Windows 7 or even Vista) if possible.

Good luck!

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