Locating Functional Copy of SM

[rzr]

So, I've been trying to locate a functional copy of SM. I've heard rumors that the later versions are corrupt or undownloadable and such. I've tried searching for the missing .dll file. I've tried updating windows - updating flash - updating browsers - updating installers, etc. I've gotten a new security program, and I've even reset this PC back to factory settings. Nothing has worked.
Can someone link me to a working copy of SM or explain how/why it doesn't?

[Kraezymann]

I looks like all you are missing is a .dll file, which means you should update the directx9 library here.

Hopefully this works for you.

EDIT: formatting

[choof]

do not search for that dll
instead, you need to update directx

[Kraezymann]

Originally Posted by choof

do not search for that dll
instead, you need to update directx

THIS IS IMPORTANT. Use the link I gave and update it from microsoft. Don't use a .dll website

[rzr]

Is there some specific folder to place the download in? I dl'd/installed and still won't run - same error

[Kraezymann]

Try doing it completely fresh, but a different location. Delete everything, redownload from here: http://www.stepmania.com/download/ and install into a folder like C:/Documents/Stepmania 5

[choof]

install sm as admin, put it somewhere that isn't "Program Files"
install dx9 as admin, although this shouldn't matter since it's a microsoft installer

[rzr]

Dx can be in any folder correct?

[PolygonEater]

Use this, this is the proper updater which will install all of the runtimes for DX9 (What stepmania uses). It shouldn't ask you where to install it.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/down...ylang=en&id=35

[Nick012]

stepmania .com /faq/

[Windows] "The program can't start because d3dx9_43.dll is missing from your computer."

Install DirectX9, available from Microsoft here: microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35.