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Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

For some reason when i try to install Direct X 9c, it doesn't install any files. Then is says 'The componets installed are now ready for use', but when i try to run a program that uses 8.1 it says you need to install direct X 8.1 or higher. if i try to install direct x 8.1 it says i have a new version installed. can anyone help me.
i have XP as my os.

Directx problem - leucetios - 08-03-2005

War Wrote:For some reason when i try to install Direct X 9c, it doesn't install any files. Then is says 'The componets installed are now ready for use', but when i try to run a program that uses 8.1 it says you need to install direct X 8.1 or higher. if i try to install direct x 8.1 it says i have a new version installed. can anyone help me.
i have XP as my os.

problem identified

Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

it's better than the Windows ME I had before.

Directx problem - minorthreat - 08-03-2005

Sounds to me as if you have a few servos interchanged. Good luck.

Directx problem - VitaminE - 08-03-2005

Try MacOS X, Cerally!

Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

Mt, How would I fix that?

VE- no. Mac sux0rz

Directx problem - leucetios - 08-03-2005

this might help

Quote: DirectX 9.0 is a system component and cannot be uninstalled. If there is a problem with the DirectX installation, it can normally be resolved by shutting down all running applications and reinstalling. As mentioned previously, DirectX 9.0 is fully backward-compatible with titles written for previous versions of DirectX. If you are having other problems after installing DirectX 9.0, these can often be resolved by installing updated drivers for your display card, audio card, or input device.

As with most software, users of Windows ME and Windows XP have the option of creating a "System Restore point" before installing. System Restore points allow you to roll back your operating system to a time before the software was installed. If you feel there are special circumstances which may necessitate removal of DirectX. It is recommended that you create a System Restore point. Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows 2000 do not support the "System Restore" feature.

â¢ Windows Millennium Edition: Microsoft Knowledge Base article 267951

â¢ Windows XP: Microsoft Knowledge Base article 310405

Directx problem - VitaminE - 08-03-2005

War Wrote:Mt, How would I fix that?

VE- no. Mac sux0rz

WrongO - Bong0! ChimmychangO!!!!

Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

Yeah, I'm getting it again as we speak. Thanks Leu.

Directx problem - minorthreat - 08-03-2005

I have no clue about anything.

Directx problem - Ntype - 08-03-2005

what does DXDIAG tells you ? (go "run" then "execute" and type "dxdiag")

Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

lol mt.

Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

dxdiag said everything was working fine...

Directx problem - Ntype - 08-03-2005

War Wrote:dxdiag said everything was working fine...

err. and the version ??

as for the installer problem you may had a problem while he unpacked the stuff, try cleaning your temp directory (in doc & settings/username...) or downloading another version (some nasty crc corruption could lead to bizzaro behavior, had once a case like that).

Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

version 9.0c

When I go to do the install, it never shows anything unpacking. It jumps straight to finish without doing anything.

Directx problem - leucetios - 08-03-2005

*note to self: do not upgrade DirectX**

Directx problem - Ntype - 08-03-2005

War Wrote:version 9.0c

When I go to do the install, it never shows anything unpacking. It jumps straight to finish without doing anything.

did you downloaded the full installer version (a few mb's) or the web installer ? (400-500k around)

Directx problem - War - 08-03-2005

Both, same thing happened both didn't install.

Directx problem - VitaminE - 08-03-2005

leucetios Wrote:*note to self: do not use MSAnything**

QA'd

Directx problem - Ntype - 08-03-2005

War Wrote:Both, same thing happened both didn't install.

dude you are in a mess, shitting up dx is a pain in the ass, maybe some class incorrectly registerred in the registry.

you don't use some kind of "antispyware system" that may block registry entries ?

otherwise you are in the pain, you can remove directX using a few tools out but it will never be perfect