Yeah, like I said I didn't want to do it this way but it actually came out okay. I believe because I could delete the Drakensang Folder first what I did in Search was minimized in impact.

I decided to try to install one more time after I disabled my firewall. The game installed without a hitch but before loading I then went and updated the Direct X 9 from Microsoft as you pointed out, Thrasher.

The game now runs. Now if only I could get a handle on these gaming rules and character development…