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Direct3D in Oracle Virtual box/VMware

Posted 08-27-2012 at 11:49 AM by Spooce-aholic
Updated 08-27-2012 at 06:42 PM by Spooce-aholic
I decided to try VMware player instead of Oracle Virtual Box. I preffer VMware because it has this thing called VMware tools, which are hardware drivers for the guest OS (I think).

That is cool because I can switch the guest OS to full screen and the resolution of the guest OS will be the max resolution of my monitor.

Unfortunately, it doesn't add DirectX/Direct3D support. Fortunately, there are a few solutions to this problem.
  1. Purchase VMware Workstation

    Pros
    • Easy to use

    Cons
    • Costs money.
    • Experimental.
    • May only work on some guest OSes.
  2. Use WineD3D

    Pros
    • Free
    • Can work on other Virtual Machines (like Oracle Virtual Box).
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Nepsotic's Avatar
Has Spooce-aholic suddenly become a spambot?
Posted 08-27-2012 at 11:54 AM by Nepsotic

RoryF's Avatar
You're one to claim spamming. Your constant fucking ponies are annoying to say the least.
Posted 08-27-2012 at 12:00 PM by RoryF

Varrok's Avatar
If something is known as "maybe illegal", then it's not illegal
Posted 08-27-2012 at 12:02 PM by Varrok

Nepsotic's Avatar
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You're one to claim spamming. Your constant fucking ponies are annoying to say the least.
Only in the past few days, I have mentioned ponies on this forum, so calm your passion.
Posted 08-27-2012 at 12:10 PM by Nepsotic

Spooce-aholic's Avatar
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If something is known as "maybe illegal", then it's not illegal
OK, thanks.
Posted 08-27-2012 at 01:02 PM by Spooce-aholic

Nate's Avatar
Microsoft have never made any statement on Wine. And they're not exactly shy about expressing their disapproval.



Also: What is this blog about, now?
Posted 08-27-2012 at 05:03 PM by Nate

Spooce-aholic's Avatar
Me trying to play 3D games on Windows ME.

I installed WineD3D but dxdiag still can't detect direct3D.

Since WineD3D uses OpenGL for rendering, maybe I need OpenGL too.
Posted 08-27-2012 at 06:41 PM by Spooce-aholic

Mr. Bungle's Avatar
There's stupid pony spamming, then there's this.

I'm not sure which is worse.
Posted 08-27-2012 at 07:12 PM by Mr. Bungle

Wings of Fire's Avatar
At the very least, Oddman's comment is pretty out of line.

Man, what a faggot.
Posted 08-27-2012 at 07:56 PM by Wings of Fire

Crashpunk's Avatar
Reading this. I felt depressed how I had no idea what's going on.

It's like school all over again.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 03:03 AM by Crashpunk

STM's Avatar
Even I had nothing to say in this blog. So I didn't.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 04:25 AM by STM

MeechMunchie's Avatar
I have nothing to say either; Not that that's ever stopped me from posting.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 04:50 AM by MeechMunchie

Phylum's Avatar
Is that a non-standard semi-colon? STM would praise your avantgarde approach.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 04:59 AM by Phylum

RoryF's Avatar
My comment wasn't out of line, the ponies are just really annoying and he posts them all the time, then says someone else is a spambot.

That faggot insult really hurt by the way, because you really know me personally don't you?
Posted 08-28-2012 at 05:34 AM by RoryF

MeechMunchie's Avatar
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Is that a non-standard semi-colon?
No, clause seperation is standard usage.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 06:06 AM by MeechMunchie

Nepsotic's Avatar
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My comment wasn't out of line, the ponies are just really annoying and he posts them all the time, then says someone else is a spambot.
Oh shit! It's all kicking off here.
I do not post ponies all the time, I can't remember the last time I posted a pony image, and I mention them when they are brought up, so top spamming, this blog is about... Actually, I have no idea, but it certainly isn't about anti-ponage.
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That faggot insult really hurt by the way, because you really know me personally don't you?
Usually when members call each other 'faggots', they are joking, not just because around half of the active members are gay, but because if they really wanted to insult you, they would be much more intelligent with it and have you crying on your knees, trust me.
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Posted 08-28-2012 at 08:35 AM by Nepsotic
Updated 08-28-2012 at 08:41 AM by Nepsotic

Ridg3's Avatar
I can remember a thread where you did post something about ponies and it was totally on you. So don't.

Other than that I have nothing else to say on either subject.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 09:56 AM by Ridg3

Nepsotic's Avatar
It must of been a while a go, and if you mean the Facebook thing, I didn't bring that up. It only annoyed me that he had a go at WoF who was clearly joking.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 10:40 AM by Nepsotic

Mr. Bungle's Avatar
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That faggot insult really hurt
lol getting hurt on the internet. C'mon man, this shit happens all the time. Grow a flame shield.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 11:29 AM by Mr. Bungle

Wings of Fire's Avatar
I think he was being sarcastic about the faggot insult hurting you know.

I just think it's ridiculous to jump into this bizarro blog and attack someone calling it out on being fucking stupid.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 11:41 AM by Wings of Fire

Nepsotic's Avatar
It just reminded me of this blog.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 11:57 AM by Nepsotic
Updated 08-28-2012 at 12:02 PM by Nepsotic

Spooce-aholic's Avatar
This blog is about me needing help for playing 3D games on Windows ME under VMware.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 12:14 PM by Spooce-aholic

Varrok's Avatar
By the way... why? Can't you just run 3D games without using virtual machine at all?
Posted 08-28-2012 at 12:49 PM by Varrok

Mr. Bungle's Avatar
Another instance of sarcasm poorly translating on the internet.

Oops.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 01:18 PM by Mr. Bungle

Wings of Fire's Avatar
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This blog is about me needing help
Then you presented your information wrong.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 01:33 PM by Wings of Fire

Spooce-aholic's Avatar
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By the way... why? Can't you just run 3D games without using virtual machine at all?
Some old 3D games aren't compatible with Windows XP, Vista, or 7. So I'll need to run them in a virtual machine.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 03:39 PM by Spooce-aholic
Updated 08-28-2012 at 04:20 PM by Spooce-aholic

Nate's Avatar
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Then you presented your information wrong.
This. I thought you were just telling us what you had done.
Posted 08-28-2012 at 03:44 PM by Nate

Varrok's Avatar
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Some old 3D games aren't compatible with Windows XP, Vista, or 7. So I'll need to run them in a virtual machine.
The only one I had problems running was Resident Evil 1. The rest of them worked normally / through dosbox / with fanmade patches
Posted 08-28-2012 at 09:24 PM by Varrok

Spooce-aholic's Avatar
The game I'm trying to play installs fine, but when I execute the game, the OS ignores it. It doesn't show up in the task manager or the processes.
Posted 08-29-2012 at 02:18 PM by Spooce-aholic

Phylum's Avatar
It would help if you told us what the game was.
Posted 08-30-2012 at 12:16 AM by Phylum

 
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