new in SL, and cann't log in

I'v loaded and reloaded SL three times and on log I get this Massage,,

{ The procedure entry point {DirectInput8Create } could not be located in the Dynamiclinklibray Dinput8.dll

Please if any one can help me.

I'm no expert, and you haven't provided any information about your system, but it sounds like the kind of error one would get if the application did not install correctly.

No doubt someone who knows for certain will be by shortly with a better answer.

Sounds like your DirectInput is messed up. This could be due to a bad installation, disk corruption, or a registry error. I'd suggest you replace the offending DLL file, and see if it helps. You can grab it from dll-files.com.

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?dinput8

I'd also recommend you check your disk for errors, and run a registry cleaner like CCleaner or Registry Mechanic. Remember, computers must be maintained on a regular basis in order to function properly.


In case you're wondering what DirectInput is, by the way, it's part of Windows. It's responsible for collecting information from input devices, such as your keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc. It also handles "action mapping", which allows for the assignment of keys and buttons to actions within a game.