MS Tinker: How to

[scaramonga]

Got it solved

Just shoved d3dx9_39.dll into 'Tinker' directory and removed the one from sytem32 directory

Works great

Many thx for this!

 

[Dwarf]

To install Microsoft Tinker, carry out the following steps:

1. Create a folder under Program Files (x86) and call it Microsoft Games.
2. If you are dual-booting with Vista Ultimate, browse to the same folder there. Open this folder and copy folder inside (Tinker) to the folder you created above. Respond to any UAC prompts. If you have Vista Ultimate on a separate machine, copy this folder onto a USB memory stick and then copy it to Windows 7 as described above.
3. Goto the Microsoft Downloads and download and install DirectX (you will need to install the Genuine Advantage Tool). I recommend that you use the 32-bit browser for this.
4. Open the newly created folder and right click on the shortcut and select Send To > Desktop (create shortcut).
   
5. Right-click the newly created shortcut (on your desktop) and select Properties.
6. Select the Compatibility tab and select Windows Vista as shown below:
   

You may now run the game by clicking on the shortcut. Please note that there will be a delay before the game starts, so just be patient.

 

[Ex_Brit]

My Program Files already has a Microsoft Games folder with all the usual games in it so it doesn't need creating.

Which DirectX version does Tinker need - 9.0c?

I had it working but now since I did a System Restore it's stopped so am starting over from scratch.

 

[Dwarf]

Hi Peter,

The folder, Microsoft Games, needs to be created in the Program Files (x86) folder (for 64-bit versions).

Just install the latest version, currently DirectX November 2008 Update.

 

[Ex_Brit]

Understood. Is it me or is this forum acting up in IE8?

 

[Dwarf]

Understood. Is it me or is this forum acting up in IE8?

Do you mean the occassional glitches with the fonts, like the image below?

This also happens with other sites, and appears to be random. I think that there is a bug in the font rendering engine, and have sent a report to Microsoft about it.

 

[Ex_Brit]

No, it loads and just when I think I can start typing my reply it'll move up a couple of inches. I'll try clearing my cache and temp files etc. It's most likely at my end.

 

[Ex_Brit]

By the way, in your Tute above "Open the newly created folder and right click on the shortcut and select Send To > Desktop (create shortcut)." shouldn't that read right click on the .exe...?

 

[Dwarf]

It doesn't matter whether you create a shortcut from the shortcut that is already there or directly from the executable.

 

[Ex_Brit]

Aha, thanks. Got it working now.

 

[Ex_Brit]

Dwarf,

I'm new to the x64 system and have just installed Win 7 final RTM from Technet and followed the above instructions for x64 and for some reason I get the following error. As you know Win 7 has DX11. Do we have to install lesser versions of DirectX?

 

[Dwarf]

Hi Peter,

This happens because the program is not compatible with the version of DirectX that you have installed. Fortunately, this is quite easy to rectify. All you need to do is to install the Download details: DirectX End-User Runtime If this doesn't work, you may also need to install Download details: DirectX Redist (August 2008)

 

[Ex_Brit]

Hi Peter,

This happens because the program is not compatible with the version of DirectX that you have installed. Fortunately, this is quite easy to rectify. All you need to do is to install the Download details: DirectX End-User Runtime If this doesn't work, you may also need to install Download details: DirectX Redist (August 2008)

The 1st link was sufficient to kick it into gear...thanks.

I'm getting a déja vu here....did I ask you this before? If so forgive me, it's my age you know...LOL.

Now for the last hack...getting my sidebar back.

 

[Dwarf]

I'm glad you managed to get it working. I can't recall whether or not you asked me before, but it doesn't really matter. This should help those who also get the same message as you originally got. I did point this out here in my post:

3. Goto the Microsoft Downloads and download and install DirectX (you will need to install the Genuine Advantage Tool). I recommend that you use the 32-bit browser for this.

 

[Ex_Brit]

Thanks. I guess this is a case of something NOT being backwards compatible....the DX I mean.

 

[t00oi9mio]

I did the transfer of files and compatability thing but I get an error when I try to start Tinker as shown in figure 1.

See also figure 2, is this something to do with it?

I also have the same problem.

 

[t00oi9mio]

Dwarf,

I'm new to the x64 system and have just installed Win 7 final RTM from Technet and followed the above instructions for x64 and for some reason I get the following error. As you know Win 7 has DX11. Do we have to install lesser versions of DirectX?

Try these sites:
d3dx9_41.dll free download - DLL-files.com - d3dx9_41.dll

d3dx9_39.dll free download - DLL-files.com - d3dx9_39.dll

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?xlive - xlive.dll

 

[dw96]

I don't want to make anyone feel stupid, but Tinker is available for download directly from the Games For Windows Live Marketplace. It's completely free and all you'll need is a Games For Windows Live (or XBOX Live) account and you can download Tinker and play it on Windows 7 without any issues:
Tinker - Xbox.com

Here's proof, in case you don't believe me: