Missing required software sounds like a problem. 
Try reinstalling selected windows compenets, or a repair install.
Try reinstalling selected windows compenets, or a repair install.
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Are you running DirectX 8.1 or above? What kind of laptop do you have and/or what video chip? Some recent video drivers say they require DirectX 8.1.
Well the game requires 8.1 as well.
Perhaps run a DirectX diagnostic and post the results here.
Perhaps run a DirectX diagnostic and post the results here.