http://wow.curse.com/blogs/cowokmetro84/archive/2008/11/09/warcraft-3-fixing-quot-unable-to-initialize-directx-quot-error.aspxIf you are receiving an "Unable to Initialize DirectX" message, this does not necessarily mean that DirectX is not installed. The message simply means that Warcraft III is trying to initialize the Direct3D functions required to play the gameEnglish - United StatesCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30619.63)