Spore Reason code: Missing d3dx9_27.dll

[DanielFoxCreator]

I'm having the issue described in the article.  I tried the three steps listed here and also tried downloading the DLL's into the redist directory as described below.  None of these fixed the issue.  Any other suggestions on how to get the game to run?

Dan

[dragons0ul4826]

I had the same problem on my son's computer. I did all of the recommended steps and still nothing. I found a setup file in the directx folder which after running it and following the steps the game ran. Go to Spore> _Installer> directx> redist. Look for DXSETUP.exe and run that. Hope this works for everyone. 

[DanielFoxCreator]

Thanks Dragon, that worked for me.

[Pepino84bit]

Thanks! that worked for me too!! setup runned and voilá!!!

[OliverDude2008]

DRAGON YOU SEXY BEAST THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME ENJOY THIS SENSUAL EXPERIENCE AS A DOGEY ALINE LOVE MAMMY

[M1Q-NOW]

THANK. YOU. 

[liarno65]

Where is this file, I'm confused?

[Sharples65]

If you're using the EA App, it should be located here by default:

C:\Program Files\EA Games\Spore\__Installer\directx\redist

You just want to run DXSETUP.exe and then load the game up.

For legacy Origin, it's C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Spore\__Installer\directx\redist

For Steam it's C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steamapps\Common\Spore\__Installer\directx\redist