dgVoodoo2 is a rendering API wrapper used to translate games that use older DirectX rendering APIs to newer DirectX Rendering APIs. This is highly useful for adapting older DirectX 8, 9, and 10 games so that they can benifit from ReShade's compute shaders.
DXVK is a rendering API wrapper used to translate games that use the DirectX rendering API to Vulkan. DXVK is highly useful for adapting older DirectX 8, 9, and 10 games so that they can benifit from ReShade's compute shaders.
By default, Windows hides the file extensions for known file types. This means that common file types like `.txt`, `.ini`, or `.exe` will not display their extensions in the file names.
When modding with graphics injections, accurately identifying the architecture type of your game's executable is crucial. Whether you're an experienced modder or new to the scene, knowing whether your game uses a 32-bit or 64-bit executable is essential for ensuring compatibility and the proper functioning of tools like ReShade and other graphics mods.
Each user, platform, and game all require different needs for installing video games. In so, each game is typically installed in a different location, so it can be tedious finding the running location of the game's executables and game directory. This guide will simplify the process for finding your game's exectuable and directory.