Problem with installing Shadowrun (PC) on Windows 7

I just bought Shadowrun for my new computer and I waited to play this game because it is out. And now I installed it I can not start the game. Whenever I start the game the black screen comes up, then flashes back on the desktop and a"Failed to initialize the direct for windows components" error message appears. Not yet got in the screen to enter my product key again. I looked online for a fix and couldn't find something that works.

I tried to reinstall the game, download patches for Shadowrun, manually re-install Windows live for games and work in compatibility mode. Still does not work.

Why won't it work? Can it be fixed? And if it can't be fixed/not working where can I get a refund for what does not the store I bought refunds on open sets? Looking forward to your response. Thanks for your time.

Hi Wingtail,

Try the steps suggested by Vivid NinjaScar Saturday, August 14, 2010 19:11 link:http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/t/14172.aspx

For further assistance, you can post your request here:http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-US/Community/Pages/Forums.aspx

With regard to:

Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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