Errors with ddraw.dll
Ddraw.dll is dll file associated with Microsoft DirectX Direct Draw and if corrupted or the incorrect version in comparison with the DirectX version existing on your hard disk drive, you can receive errors with this file when attempting to run games or other software.
To resolve this issue it is recommended that you download the latest version of DirectX from Microsoft's web site.
http://www.processlibrary.com/direct...es/ddraw/22944
If you have downloaded the latest version of DirectX and you are still encountering issues with DirectX, we recommend that you follow the below steps.
Click Start / Find / click Find File or Folders
In the Name box, search for ddraw.dll and click Find Now
You should find at least one file located in the C:\Windows\SYSTEM directory.
right-click and choose properties on the ddraw.dll file.
Click the Version tab.
Within version, verify that the file version matches the version of your DirectX.
If you do not have a matching version, it is recommended that you delete this file and again attempt to reinstall the latest version of DirectX.