Windows 10: DirectX9 CreateDeviceEx fails with D3DERR_NOTAVAILABLE

On creating and destroying DirectX9 device repeatedly after some time the CreateDeviceEx call fails randomly with the error : 0x8876086A (D3DERR_NOTAVAILABLE)

On enabling Debug spew on debug directX binaries, I see the following log when the CreateDeviceEx call fails :

Direct3D9: (ERROR) : DDraw and Direct3D are not supported in less than 8bpp modes. Creating Device fails.
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Moreover, if it helps, I get this error only on laptop, not on my desktop computer running on similar configuration.

Any clue as to what maybe going wrong ?

I am using latest Windows 10 release and GTX-980 (desktop) / GTX-1060 (Laptop) with latest graphics drivers.

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Direct3D failed to initialize D3DERR_NOTAVAILABLE

I tried it in multiple locations, in my program files and on my desktop.

It occured when I tried to install it. I found out today that one of my older programs doesn't work either. That one did work before but it is now giving the same D3DERR_NOTAVAILABLE error message.

I don't think I did any big things that can be the problem, except the anniversary update of Windows and I updated my drivers.

It occures as soon as the program tries to load the game. I think when it tries to display something.

I hope this is enough.

 

Windows 10 fails to update


When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.

 

KB4025339 Fails Install 0x80070564


Thanks
I am trying Eagle 51's suggestions now. Windows Update troubleshooter found a bunch of errors and fixed all but one.The update is trying to download KB4025339 again. I'll see what happens. At step one troubleshooter finishes with one error unresolved "Potential Windows Update Database Error Detected-Not Fixed". Windows update stalled at 0%.

At step 2 same troubleshooter error. The KB finished a new download failed to install.
Did step 3 KB has downloaded but fails to install.

If Eagle's suggestion doesn't work I'll try EdTittel's suggestion

Tried bothe Eagle & Ed 's suggestions - do not work. Anyone else?

I have noticed that the latest update for my nvidia drivers has failed to update. Wondering about that!