Frequently Asked Questions


Can’t Save or Load Games

If saved games don’t show game progress, won’t load, or were accidentally overwritten, a failed installation or corrupted file may be preventing games from saving correctly. Uninstalling and reinstalling the game should fix corrupted files. Before uninstalling, copy your saved game folder onto the Desktop. Then delete the saved game folder. The saved game folder […]

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ISDX Error

This error message is displayed during installation: ISDX_ERR_BADWINDOWSVERSION-entry not found in the string table The ISDX error occurs when the game installer is trying to install an older version of DirectX over a newer version. During game installation on the Screen Setup Type, change the default selection from “Yes, install DirectX” to “No, I will […]

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Nancy Drew Central Retirement

Beginning with game #25, Alibi in Ashes, Nancy Drew Central (NDC) will no longer be added to future games. This means you won’t be able to launch installed games from one location anymore. You’ll need to launch the game from the usual installed program locations: (a) game shortcut icon on your desktop, or (b) Start […]

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CD vs DVD drive – How to find out which one you have

Our games on disc from #24 The Captive Curse and higher are on DVD-Rom. This means that you need a DVD drive on your computer to install them. If the game disc for games #24 or higher appears blank or is not recognized by your computer, the problem is usually caused by putting a DVD […]

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How do I look up my Order?

When you place an order in the Online Store a new order number is generated. This order number can be used to look up your orders from the Online Store Help Page. Under Quick Order Look Up, enter your order number and your account password. Alternatively, log in to your Online Store account. From the […]

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Where is the Download Link for my Digital Download?

⚠️Update: This 2014 blog post is no longer accurate. Click here to contact HeR Interactive and FastSpring support. To find the download link for your game or strategy guide, first look up your Order. You can use the Quick Order Look Up, or Log In to your Online Store Account and click on My Order History under […]

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Game Screen Flickers or Flashes

If the game screen flashes off and on, flickers, or characters appear and flicker in front of the game screen, it means the currently installed video card driver may not fully support DirectX. Press the Alt and Tab keys together (Alt + Tab) several times. This toggles the game screen on and off. Doing this […]

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Merchandise Store FAQ’s and Contact

⚠️Update: This 2014 blog post is no longer accurate. Click here to contact HeR Interactive and FastSpring support. FAQ’s for the Her Interactive Merchandise Store Please note that all support for Merchandise Store accounts and purchases is handled by Merchandise Store Support at Ivoke. Tech Support does not have access to your Merchandise Store account. Contact support@ivokelife.com […]

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DirectX, DirectDraw, or d3dx9 Error

You may receive one of the following error messages when starting your game: • Application failed because of missing component d3dx9_33dll • DirectX error • DirectDraw or INTDirectdraw error These errors occur when DirectX 9.0 is not correctly installed (multiple versions of DirectX may run at the same time), or a newer version of DirectX […]

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Where can I find the System Requirements for each game?

You can find the system requirements for each Nancy Drew game by clicking the Games tab at the top of the page, then click on the game of your choice. For example, the system requirements for game #26 Tomb of the Lost Queen (PC) are: Operating System: Windows® XP/Vista/7 Minimum System Requirements: – 1.5 GHZ […]

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