Is this error message familiar? X3DAudio1_6.dll

[logitrust 10]

C:\windows\system32\X3DAudio1_6.dll are either not designed to runs under Windows, or contains an error. Try reinstall the original installation media or contact your system administrator or software vendor for assistance.

All feedback is appreciated!

[Raggi77 10]

Upgrade DirectX.

[zulurider 10]

I get the same error - I upgraded my Directx but it still did not work. Both the demo AND the full version give me this error.

[sidhellfire 0]

From where did you update DirectX?

[zulurider 10]

I downloaded the Feb Directx update from Microsoft, then extracted and installed. It went through the updating process and when I ran DXDIAG, everything checked out. I also ran the "Webupdater" later on as well.

I am running Win7 64 and just got my system last week, so it already had Directx 11 on it.

[Dwarden 1124]

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=77880

also make sure you install the DXredist as admin if not admin ...

[zulurider 10]

Thanks for responding - but I followed that thread and the reinstallation of the latest Directx to the letter - didn't help! Arrrrggggghhh.............

[Dwarden 1124]

in that case check last posts, seems like the guy fixed it by fully cleaning and reinstalling his audio drivers ...

[zulurider 10]

Ok I did uninstall the audio drivers but did NOT use that cleaner software - is that software shareware? Can you post a link to it?

Thanks,

Mark

[Dwarden 1124]

to be fair i don't think

the key is cleaner software but proper driver reinstall cycle and redist install ...

try either install the DX redist before or after you install the audio from scratch ...

also try if default Windows audio drivers make difference (if exist) just combined with latest DX redist

[sidhellfire 0]

To get rid from audio driver/software leftover I use Guru3D Driver Sweeper. Surely works great for me (Win7Pro64)

[zulurider 10]

I tried a meticulous audio driver uninstall - even ran that driver cleaner sw - then reinstalled directx, then reinstalled arma2 - no good - same X3DAudio_6.dll error.

BIS will hopefully answer my email for tech support someday??

[SWAT_BigBear 0]

Which soundcard/onboard?

[zulurider 10]

I uninstalled the audio driver, wiped it clean with "Driver Cleaner", then reinstalled directx, then reinstalled the game - still the same "X3DAudio..." error.

Does BIS tech support answer? I sent them 3 emails so far..................

---------- Post added at 11:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 AM ----------

The sound card (embedded) is Realtek. I checked and I do have the latest drivers.

[SWAT_BigBear 0]

Could/have you tried right clicking your ArmA2 shortcut and pick "Run as Administrator"?

Even though your Windows account may be set to "Administrator", when installing apps/games/drivers ect, it doesn't always work properly unless you picked "As Administrator" at the time of install of those files.

[zulurider 10]

Yeah - I learned the "Run as Administrator" trick early on.

[landdon 0]

Does anyone have a solution for this problem? I have the same darn problem.

[DESTRUCTOR 10]

I've got the same problem and have tried everything x10. Fresh Windows install, clean installed latest audio, motherboard, and video drivers, latest Direct X, did everything "as administrator." I'm stumped. Worked fine before I bought a top of the line new rig. ARMA seems to be the only thing that doesn't run 4x better. It just doesn't run at all.