How to set the debug version of Direct3D 9?

How to set the debug version of Direct3D 9?

When I open the DirectX control panel and open the Direct3D 9 tab and set “Use Debug Version of Direct3D 9” and hit “OK” or “Apply,” there are no errors. If I open the control panel again, it is back to “Use Retail Version of Direct3D 9.”

What’s the difference between a free build and a checked build?

The checked build (or debug build) The checked build of Microsoft Windows makes identifying and diagnosing operating-system-level problems easier. The checked build differs from the free build in the following ways: Many compiler optimizations (such as stack frame elimination) are disabled in the checked build.

What does partial checked build on Windows do?

The partial checked build enables a number of debugging checks in the operating system code and HAL.

Can a debug version of an application be redistributable?

Debug versions of an application are not redistributable, and debug versions of the Visual C++ library DLLs are not redistributable. You may deploy debug versions of applications and Visual C++ DLLs only to your other computers, for the sole purpose of debugging and testing the applications on a computer that does not have Visual Studio installed.

Is there a 64 bit Debug for D3D9?

For debugging D3D9 applications enabling the DirectX 9 Debug Runtime is essential. (The June 2010 SDK must be installed first.) For 64-bit applications it can be enabled in the DirectX Control Panel (64-bit) by checking Use Debug Version of Direct3D 9.

How to start DirectX control panel from debug runtime?

Go to the Owner tab and select the Administrator as the owner. Apply the changes and close the Advanced settings. Back in the Premissions dialog select the Administrators group and check Full Control. Apply changes and close dialog. You are now able to start the DirectX Control Panel from the DirectX SDK June 2010 and switch to the debug runtime.

Is there a 64 bit version of DirectX?

For 64-bit applications it can be enabled in the DirectX Control Panel (64-bit) by checking Use Debug Version of Direct3D 9. Problem: It resets back to Retail when the control panel is closed, and basically doesn’t do anything.