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Civilization IV in Windows 7 gets error - 'The program can't start because D3DX9_32.DLL is missing from your computer'

I followed the whole compatibility scenario to change to Win XP, just like I was told and when I attempted to run the game, I got this error message:

'The program can't start because D3DX9_32.DLL is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix the problem.'

I don't have to tell you that re-installing does not work...I followed this circle twice...it doesn't work...if anyone can get this thing to work on Win 7, please let me know.
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Run the DX web update to solve this problem: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en

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Hello PixieRose.

First up don't bother running it in compatibility mode, you don't need to.  Just install the DirectX or install it from the Civ 4 disc.
Paul Smith - MVP for Windows Desktop Experience... I've crawled off NNTP - for now. Posting from Aldershot, UK. On the internet at windowsresource.net and dasmirnov.net. Please post back letting us know what works and what doesn't. :-)
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