problem with directx 9.0

Can somebody help me? I tried to install WWII Sniper and the followind message appears;; Failed to initialize renderer.. Please ensure your videocard meets the min. requirements,your video drivers are up to date, and you are running the required version of Microsoft DirectX.
Is DirectX 9.0 the same as directx HW-T7L?

erm download 9.c if you all redy grust re-download it that may help

What Video card do you have and are you sure it is listed as one of the supported chipsets on the games specs list?