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  1. DirectInput FPS Fix

    By Methanhydrat

    TL;DR
    The DirectInputFpxFix fixes an input related FPS drop/slowdown problem that occurs in FEAR, its expansions, Condemned: Criminal Origins and other games. It is easy to install and does not require manual disabling of HID devices.
     
    Quick start guide:
    Extract the file dinput8.dll to the folder containing the executable of the game. For example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FEAR Ultimate Shooter Edition"
    Start the game like you would normally, for example directly through Steam or GOG Galaxy.


    Features
    The DirectInputFpsFix fixes a bug that causes the FPS to severely drop after a few minutes of play. This problem is probably most widely known in regards to the game FEAR and often occurs in conjunction with the usage of Logitech devices.
     
    However, the problem also crops up in other games using the same engine, such as the FEAR expansions or Condemned: Criminal Origins and with non-Logitech hardware configurations. A similar problem has also been reported to occur in other titles, like Prototype.
     
    Although this issue can often be fixed by disabling most/all HID-Devices in the device manager, it is bothersome to do so and lately some people reported that that solution does not even work at all anymore, especially on machines running Windows 10.
     

    Instructions

    Supported Games
    The fix is agnostic towards the game that uses it and should therefore work with all versions of a supported game, including the Steam, GOG and retail versions.
    Confirmed:FEAR and its expansions
    Condemned: Criminal Origins

    [*]Supposedly:
    Prototype
    Kane & Lynch: Dead Men



    Feel free to provide feedback if the DLL works on other games as well.
     

    Install
    The fix does not make any permanent changes to the game or to Windows and can easily be removed.
    Extract the file dinput8.dll to the folder containing the executable of the game. For example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FEAR Ultimate Shooter Edition"*
    Start the game like you would normally, for example directly through Steam or GOG Galaxy.

    *Note that for the FEAR expansions the fix also has to be installed into the corresponding sub-folder of the game
     

    Uninstall
    Rename or remove the dinput8.dll from the folder of the game.


    Known Issues
    There are currently no known issues with the fix.
     

    Additional Information

    Antivirus Software
    Since this mod consists of an executable DLL file that uses "hacking techniques" such as injection and hooking, it could be classified as malicious by antivirus software. In that case, it might be necessary to add an exception rule to the scanner.
     
    If you lack the trust in random people on the internet -- and I would not blame you -- feel free to use a meta online virus scanner like VirusTotal to verify the file.
     

    Loading Other Fixes/Mods/Injectors
    To increase the compatibility with other mods or injectors that are using a wrapper DLL, this fix offers two methods for remote loading of additional files. Note that there might still be compatibility issues between the different fixes, mods or injectors that have nothing to do with the loading process.
     
    File method:
     
    The mod will load another dinput8.dll automatically if it has the name dinput8.dll. Just rename the DLL you want to load accordingly. Using this method will lead to an error if the renamed DLL is not itself a dinput8.dll.
     
    Folder method:
     
    The mod will also automatically load all DLLs regardless of their names in a dinput8 sub-directory. Just create a corresponding folder in the install directory of the mod. This is the only way to load multiple (conflicting) files.
     

    How This Works
    The fix is implemented using a common technique known as DLL hooking.
     
    User input in games like FEAR can be realized via DirectInput, an API by Microsoft for interacting with HID-Devices. The library is ancient and should no longer be used today, because there are other ways to get mouse and keyboard input, especially for games.
     
    The FPS drops happen because the thread that runs DirectInput massively slows down after a while (as can be seen in tools like ProcessExplorer).
     
    If an application uses a library like DirectInput, it needs a so-called DLL (dynamic-link library) where the functionality of the library is stored. In many cases, especially for libraries provided by Microsoft, these DLLs usually reside in the Windows folder.
     
    However, there is an order of how an application searches for the DLLs it needs. Since the DLL of the fix gets copied into the main folder of the application and has the same name of a DLL needed by the game (the one of DirectInput), it gets loaded instead of the one in the Windows folder.
     
    This means that all calls to DirectInput go through the Hook-DLL and can either be directed to the original DLL in the Windows folder or changed as necessary. This also allows some insight in how exactly the library is used by the game.
     
    It turned out that some games not only unnecessarily register all HID-devices, they also call several functions every frame that usually only should be called once during initialization. The latter seems to apply only to devices that are not keyboards or mice. This eventually leads to circumstances where a lot of time is spent opening and closing device connections.
     
    The fix changes the DirectInput initialization in such a way that only keyboard and pointer devices get registered.
     

    Contact And Support
    If you like this mod and want to support the development or show your appreciation with a donation, you can find more information on my website. There you can also find out more about other mods that I have done and means to contact me if you have a question, want to provide feedback, bug reports and suggestions.

    288,331 downloads

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  2. Xliveless

    By Noenko

    This enables games that require GFWL (Games For Windows Live) to be played offline without having to install GFWL.
    Found by: Bizargh on steam.

    264,779 downloads

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  3. Microsoft DirectInput Mapper

    By Garrett

    Microsoft DirectInput Mapper needed on Windows Vista and newer for some older games that show a DirectInput registry error or fail to remember key/button mappings.
     
    This download contains the following DLL files:
    Microsoft DirectInput Mapper (dimap.dll)
    Microsoft DirectInput Mapper Framework (diactfrm.dll)

    Extract somewhere temporarily and run the install batch file as an admin (right click, Run as administrator).
     
    These DLL files were extracted from a genuine Windows XP installation CD.

    67,662 downloads

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  4. DoomLegacyMod-v201901

    By Dictator

    This is the DoomLegacy mod for the game Doom 2016. DLM v201901 is built to work with the latest DOOM 2016 update as of 18th January 2019, it very likely won't work on any other versions.
    This Unlocks the console in the game and the console variables.
    Attached are readme files for installation and lists of the game's various console commands and variables.
     

    63,306 downloads

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  5. Creative ALchemy Universal

    By Garrett

    Creative ALchemy restores EAX features and 3D audio in DirectSound3D games on Windows Vista and newer. This special Universal version was modified by Daniel Kawakami (daniel_k) from the Creative Discussion Forum to work on all sound cards (the original version only worked on Creative's products).
     
    Some games may need additional adjustment in the Creative ALchemy Universal configuration tool to enable EAX support in-game; refer to the individual wiki articles for further details.

    50,531 downloads

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  6. OpenAL

    By Garrett

    OpenAL 2.1.0.0 extracted from a Creative driver installer. This is an official update and is newer than the version on Creative's site.
     
    Games that include OpenAL32.dll will not use the updated file unless you delete or replace the game's own version to make it see the new one instead.

    38,849 downloads

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  7. Resident Evil HD Remaster fps fix

    By Mirh

    Original download
    Article: Resident Evil HD Remaster

    31,297 downloads

    0 comments

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  8. DSOAL

    By ominous onion

    Updated with DSOAL V1.4 & OpenAL Soft 1.22.2
    Original Links
    ===========
    https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/65094
    https://github.com/kcat/dsoal
    https://github.com/kcat/openal-soft
    About
    =====
    This project is for a DirectSound DLL replacement. It implements the
    DirectSound interfaces by translating the calls to OpenAL, and fools
    applications into thinking there is a hardware accelerated sound device. EAX is
    also implemented (up to version 4) by using OpenAL's EFX extension, allowing
    for environmental reverb with sound obstruction and occlusion effects.
    Ultimately, this enables DirectSound applications to enable their DirectSound3D
    acceleration path, and turn on EAX. The actual processing is being done by
    OpenAL with no hardware acceleration requirement, allowing it to work on
    systems where audio acceleration is not otherwise available.
    Or more succinctly: it enables DirectSound3D surround sound and EAX for systems
    without the requisite hardware.
    Source Code
    ===========
    To build the source, you will need CMake 2.6 or newer (you can get it from
    <http://www.cmake.org/>). You can either use the CMake GUI, specifying the
    directories for the source and where the build files should go, or using one of
    the command-line programs, for example by first making sure to be in an empty
    directory where the build files will go (such as the provided build/ sub-
    directory) and running cmake with the path to the source.
    Once successfully built, it should have created dsound.dll.
    Usage
    =====
    Once built, copy dsound.dll to the same location as the desired application's
    executable. You must also provide an OpenAL DLL in the same location, named as
    dsoal-aldrv.dll, or else the DLL will fail to work. Some applications may need
    to be configured to use DirectSound3D acceleration and EAX, but it otherwise
    goes to work the next time the application is run.
    Source releases, the Git repository, and Windows binaries for OpenAL Soft are
    available at its homepage <http://kcat.strangesoft.met/openal.html>.
    Instructions are also provided there.

    20,591 downloads

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  9. Patched _inmm.dll

    By Mirh

    Originally downloaded from http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Domino/8282/
     
    I took the liberty to include the updated _inmmcnf.ini in the archive.

    15,098 downloads

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  10. X360ce - Right Analog Stick Fix

    By Suicide machine

    This a different xinput1_3.dll file, which for many people seems to be solving a problem of Right Analog Stick activating Left Trigger. Instructions can be found on X360ce PCGW page.

    13,520 downloads

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  11. Microsoft DirectInput (dinput8.dll)

    By Garrett

    Windows 7 version of dinput8.dll needed for some games that do not work correctly with the version shipped in Windows 8 and newer.
     
    Extract the DLL into the same folder as the game's main executable.
     
    This file was extracted from a genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit installation DVD.

    11,267 downloads

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  12. Windows 8/8.1 DDRAW FPS Fix

    By DarthSidiousPT

    These DLL's fix the low FPS issue when running DirectDraw (DirectX 5-7) applications in Fullscreen Mode.
     
     
    Instructions: Copy DDRAW.dll into the folder where the main game executable resides.
     
    Note: If you're using Windows 8 copy the .dll from Windows 8 folder, if you're using Windows 8.1 copy the .dll from Windows 8.1 folder.
     
     
    Original source: http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/post.php?topic=99477&post=1202630

    11,063 downloads

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  13. Bink Video 1.99r DLL

    By Garrett

    Replacement binkw32.dll. The correct version of this file must be used for each game; refer to individual game pages for details.
     
    This file was originally downloaded from VOGONS.

    9,650 downloads

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  14. Too many cores crash FIX (Lost Planet 2)

    By byteraper

    Fixes crashing on startup with more than 6 physical CPU cores. Just drop the file into the main directory. (X:\Steam\steamapps\common\Lost Planet 2)
    Works for both DX9 and DX11.

    9,158 downloads

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  15. TSL Windows Vista Fix

    By Mirh

    all the official download link seems down
    after looking a bit around the net, i finally found the fix
     
    readme with explanation is included

    7,095 downloads

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  16. WineD3D on Windows - DirectX 9

    By Guest

    Windows-compatible version of Wine's DirectX 9.x implementation; useful for fixing issues with older games on modern graphics cards and operating systems. Compiled from the source code for Wine 1.7.28. Complete changelog can be found here.

    6,475 downloads

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  17. EAX Unified

    By Mirh

    Originally taken from Splinter Cell: Double Agent DVD.

    5,808 downloads

    0 comments

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  18. AGEIA PhysX Engine

    By Garrett

    AGEIA PhysX v2.5.2 DLLs needed for some old games (e.g. Infernal) due to not being included in the newer NVIDIA PhysX installers.
     
    Install the regular NVIDIA PhysX System Software and NVIDIA PhysX Legacy System Software (linked on the same page), then extract this folder to the Engine folder where PhysX is installed.
     
    These files were extracted from NVIDIA PhysX System Software 8.09.04 WHQL.

    5,435 downloads

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  19. Windows Media Source Filter - DirectShow Codec

    By mrpenguinb

    This package restores the Windows Media Source filter, including the Windows Media Audio codec from DirectShow which was removed in Windows Vista + and above.
    Included in the package is an automatic installer that does everything for you.
    This fix works for any application/game that requires the Windows Media Source Filter.
     
    Games that require this fix:
    - Test Drive 6
    - Monopoly Tycoon
    - Ford Racing 2
     
    Installation Guide::
    https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html
    Fix made by mrpenguinb

    5,414 downloads

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  20. OpenAL Soft

    By LDK

    OpenAL Soft 1.17.2 with source code and binaries for 32 and 64bit windows.
     
    OpenAL Soft is an LGPL-licensed, cross-platform, software implementation of the OpenAL 3D audio API.
    OpenAL provides capabilities for playing audio in a virtual 3D environment. Distance attenuation, doppler shift, and directional sound emitters are among the features handled by the API. More advanced effects, including air absorption, occlusion, and environmental reverb, are available through the EFX extension. It also facilitates streaming audio, multi-channel buffers, and audio capture.
     
    Homepage: http://kcat.strangesoft.net/openal.html

    5,223 downloads

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  21. libEGL.dll - Fix for Chrono Trigger crash on launch

    By Aemony

    libEGL.dll retrieved from Next Up Hero, from NextUpHero\GameGuide\Streamer\bin\32bit\libEGL.dll, on the 2018-12-15.
    Extract to the same folder as Chrono Trigger.exe, so to Steam\steamapps\common\Chrono Trigger.

    4,999 downloads

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  22. Realtek 3D SoundBack

    By Garrett

    Realtek 3D SoundBack used for restoring EAX DirectSound3D features on Windows Vista and newer.
     
    See the sound card page for details.
     
    This file was originally downloaded from the Realtek website.

    4,718 downloads

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  23. AMD/ATI atiumdag.dll (13.9)

    By Suicide machine

    This is atiumdag.dll (and atiumd64.dll) file from 13.9 version of Catalyst Driver (64bit - Windows Vista / 7/ 8), which may fix some issues related to certain games (e.g. The Typing of the Dead: Overkill).

    4,457 downloads

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  24. SafeDisc driver restoration for Win10

    By KyoriAsh

    An addon file to restore back SafeDisc function to Windows 10.
    Download this file. Extract to a temporary location on the system. Run install (run as admin).bat As the service may still not work due to lack of a digital signature , refer to these instructions to disable driver signature verification in the operating system and sign the driver with a custom digital signature.
     

    4,264 downloads

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  25. Windows AMD drivers - performance boost

    By Tmplt

    Notes: results may vary.
     
    These files are from the Windows 10 version of the AMD drivers which focuses on DirectX 12, but they may offer a performance boost in games based on DirectX 11.
    These driver libraries off-loads calls from the CPU to the GPU, improving performance (especially if you have a lower-end CPU).
     

    Installation:
    Find the location of your game's exectuable1.
    Extract the archive's files into the same directory.
    Start the game.

    1. The actual game's exectuable, not the launcher's (if the game has got one). The right directory can be found by starting the game, opening Windows' task manager, going to the processes tab, and then right-clicking on the game's executable (often named after the game, or the game's engine. Usually, a DirectX 11 game will take up more memory than all your other programs) and clicking "Open File Location".
     

    Uninstallation:
    Simply remove the four .dll files from the game's exectuable's directory.
     

    Is Something Wrong?
    No performance difference:
    The game you want to use these libraries with may not utilize these files.
    Your GPU may be outdated and may not support these libraries.
    The game itself may not be optimized and thus may not benefit from these libraries.
    Your GPU doesn't support the most recent driver libraries. Try a previous version.

     
    Game doesn't start any more:
    Your GPU doesn't support these libraries. Remove the four .dll files.
     
    Original source, repo.

    3,835 downloads

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