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I just downloaded and installed SWAT 3 GOTY, but I experienced a launch error whenever I tried to start it.

The error message is "DirectX error DDERR_Generic".

I do not know what it means; could it be something to do with my version of DirectX (e.g. it is not the latest version)?

I would appreciate any help in getting this resolved.

Thank you.
Post edited November 08, 2013 by Hanracus
This thread can supposedly help fix your issue.

http://www.gog.com/forum/swat_series/swat_3_dderr_generic_error_solution
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Zchinque: This thread can supposedly help fix your issue.

http://www.gog.com/forum/swat_series/swat_3_dderr_generic_error_solution
Hi, I got SWAT3 GOTY started, but the game is very laggy and has a very slow framerate.

I tried to adjust the game settings/ options by reducing its details, but I'm unable to.

What other ways can I boost the low framerate?
Ok, this is really ticking me off, when I got this game, same error I tried Xvid I have tried installing SWAT 3 in a different directory, i've tried running it in compatibility mode WIndows XP SP2 I have tried running it in 680x480 I have tried EVERY SINGLE FIX I COULD FIND! And nothing. I know this is an old thread but it's annyoing. If someone could help me with this. My Comp. specs are:

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
GeForce 6150SE nFroce 430
AMD Athlon(tm) II x2 250 Processor ( Two CPUs ) ~3.0GHz
DX Version 11
I really hope someone will save me from this inconvience, please.
If you check the posts in the game forum, which is here: http://www.gog.com/forum/swat_series/ ...

You will find that the very first one most likely addresses your issues.
I found the solution to the SWAT 3 Game of the Year launch error, DirectX error DDERR_Generic.

The solution is a three step process:

Step 1: Download and install the new SWAT 3 Last Resort mod software

http://www.swat3lastresort.info/

The SWAT 3 Last Resort mod software greatly enhances the video game's video and audio qualities/ resolutions;

Step 2: Change the game's compatibility settings to Windows XP Service Pack 3 option

To do this, you have to implement the following steps:

(1) Look for the SWAT 3 Game of the Year desktop icon on your computer desktop;

(2) Right mouse click on it to open a menu;

(3) Select the "Properties" option at the bottom of the menu by scrolling down to it either by moving the mouse cursor downwards until it is pointing directly at it, and/ or by using the down arrow button on the keyboard to move the option selection bar to it;

(4) Left mouse click on the "Compatibility" option tab;

(5) Left mouse click on the "Run the program in compatibility mode for" checkbox to enable a grey tick mark inside it;

(6) Select the "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" option in the drop-down menu under the "Compatibility mode" section;

(7) Left mouse click on the "OK" button on the bottom of the SWAT 3 Game of the Year "Properties" windows dialog box.

Step 3: Run the game as an administrator

To do this, implement the following steps:

(1) Left mouse click the "Run the program as an administrator" checkbox to enable a grey tick mark inside it;

(2) Left mouse click on the "OK" button on the bottom of the SWAT 3 Game of the Year "Properties" windows dialog box.

The SWAT 3 Game of the Year video game should be able to start and run properly after taking action on the above corrective/ remedial troubleshooting steps in a sequential order.

Perform the first step first, then perform the second step, and finally perform the third step, in order to fix the DirectX error "DDERR_Generic".
Post edited December 04, 2018 by Hanracus