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    alSource3i could not be located (OpenAL32.dll) [SOLVED]

    When I try to start the game it tells me "The procedure entry point alSource3i could not be located in the dynamic link library OpenAL32.dll."

    So i downloaded and install the Openal drivers, and rebooted. And I still get this error. Running windows xp professional sp3. 2.0 ghz 2gigs ram.
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    Have you tried to uninstall it all? Both the Trials game and the OpenAL?
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    Indeed I have. Still doesn't work.


    Edit : Possibly an issue with the steam download or something, thats where i got it from.
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  4. #4
    Are you running official video drivers? If not, that's the reason.
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    sebastianaalton's Avatar Trials Developer
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    Did you allow the steam installer to install oalinst.exe to your computer? If you clicked cancel on that one, you can download the OpenAL installer from here: http://developer.creative.com/articl...&top=38&aid=46

    I did a google search with "The procedure entry point alSource3i could not be located in the dynamic link library OpenAL32.dll". Seems that this problem affects many other OpenAL games also. I found that this issue is caused by a sound card driver bug. You should try to upgrade your sound card drivers.

    Also this file extracted to system32 directory has fixed the problem for some people in different games: http://www.filefactory.com/file/c552a0/. But I highly suggest upgrading your audio drivers first.
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    thank you very much, placing those files into system32 solved the problem for me! I've been addicted to trials on miniclips.com for ages! This is an absolute dream come true to play it in some real graphics ! Now I know where there version was inspired from
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    this solution didnt worked 4 me and i saw that upgrading my sound card driver can help but i dont know ho 2 do that cuz the sound card is "on board" and the driver comes in an "nvidia Nforce drivers pack"....what can i do? (sorry 4 my english)
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    talb21: Which motherboard do you have (manufacturer and model)?
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  9. #9
    Originally Posted by jukka
    talb21: Which motherboard do you have (manufacturer and model)?
    ABIT NF-7
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    Originally Posted by talb21
    ABIT NF-7
    Ok, that motherboard has Nvidia nForce2 chipset with AC97 audio chip.

    Please try the following:

    Rename the following files in your system directory C:\Windows\System32:

    ct_oal.dll -> ct_oal.dll.backup
    nvopenal.dll -> nvopenal.dll.backup

    If you have only one of the two files, it's ok, then rename it. After that try the game again and see if it works.

    Please let us know if that helped. If it didn't help, rename the file(s) back to their original names and please also report what version of Windows do you have (XP, Vista 32bit or Vista 64bit) and the versions of the following files

    C:\Windows\System32\OpenAL32.dll
    C:\Windows\System32\wrap_oal.dll

    You can see the version of a DLL by opening the Properties of the file and checking the Version tab.
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