gripp wrote: > thanks. > but i dont appear to have the direct3d folder in my registry. i know the game was supposed to have installed direct x... > so i went to the direct X website to download and install it, but i need to be on a windows machine and pass the genuine test > > given that my XP installed blue screen's within the first 2 minutes about 95% percent of the time, what are my options? Create those keys manually if they don't exist. And btw please do not install direct x on Wine. It can't be used anyway.