Direct X

[Wiseowl]

Where in W98 does one look to find Direct X and where does one look to find out what version one is running?

[Goslow]

You can simply click Start button, then run, then type <dxdiag> without the brackets,
this will show you the version your running and much more.
you can click no if asked any questions and still retrieve the info you require.

[Guest]

i have installed a lot of different windows XP versions and a lot of different Direct X 9.0 versions, and exactly after installing the direct X my computer keep on restart.

and i have a VGA ATI 64 radeon 7000 with AGP 2.

can anyone help me please

[locustfurnace]

After installing almost all MS Windows apps, the system has to reboot, to replace files which are in use during the installation routine. This is just the way the system works.

If the computer reboots and functions, then nothing is strange in that.

[wiseowl]

after checking the microsoft windows page for critical updates to my pc, a few days ago I was told there was an update for DIRECTX 9.0c (am currently running 9.0b), today when I checked it had disappearred from my critical updates to be done=and I did not download it, any ideas what may of happened?

[wiseowl]

Originally posted by wiseowl@Nov 30 2004, 11:09 PM
after checking the microsoft windows page for critical updates to my pc, a few days ago I was told there was an update for DIRECTX 9.0c (am currently running 9.0b), today when I checked it had disappearred from my critical updates to be done=and I did not download it, any ideas what may of happened?
can any1 help with this query, I&#39;m surprised that ther has been no replies?

[pun]

Originally posted by wiseowl+Dec 3 2004, 05:10 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (wiseowl @ Dec 3 2004, 05:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--wiseowl@Nov 30 2004, 11:09 PM
after checking the microsoft windows page for critical updates to my pc, a few days ago I was told there was an update for DIRECTX 9.0c (am currently running 9.0b), today when I checked it had disappearred from my critical updates to be done=and I did not download it, any ideas what may of happened?
can any1 help with this query, I&#39;m surprised that ther has been no replies? [/b][/quote]
I would suggest looking in the standard updates or contacting MicroSoft. Maybe they fould a problem with the 9.0c and pulled it for now.

[Ryo]

Do you have DirectX 9.0c ???&#33;?&#33;?&#33;?&#33;?&#33;?&#33;?&#33; Can U share for me please ???? I need to play NFSPU2, ok&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;

[locustfurnace]

try looking in the Request section for DirectXrequests

[Tim]

Does anyone know if it is possible to reload an old version of Directx over a newer one. For example loading 8.1 over 9.0?

I ask because I am trying to track down an obscure &#39;feature&#39; on my system, where playing a video (any media type on any media player windows media, real player, quicktime) the system locks up after the 3rd videoo play.

[Heilige]

I&#39;ve been trying to run an older pc game (Requiem: Wrath of the Avenging Angel), which requires a "minimum" of DirectX 6.0. I&#39;m currently running 9.0b, and the repeatedly tells me that it requires 6.0, and will not boot up. Naturally, I can&#39;t (nor would I want to) downgrade to DX6. I have other old games that do the same thing, and I&#39;m wondering; is it possible to trick the game into believing I have DX6, or maybe running off of some type of DX emulation? Since there&#39;s no longer any tech support for this game (it was originally produced by 3D0), I&#39;m sort of stuck. Thanks.

[drdent]

Dear Group,

I have unsuccessfully tried to install Direct X version 9c onto my Win 98 computer.
I get an error message something like "Unable to download - check network connection""

What is the latest version of Direct X that you guys are aware of that will successfully install on a machine running Win 98 or WIn 98 SE?

Thanks
David.

[Artmunch]

Hi, I don&#39;t know how to trick the PC into thinking it is running an older version or DirectX, but I could suggest picking up an older PC, (unless you already have one laying around) then installing an older OS and drivers on it to play older games. You can get older used PC for really cheap now. I have several older PC set up just for that purpose. Of course you will need more room to setup another PC, time to configure the hardware and software, etc... so it would be up to you to decide if it would be worth you while. Sorry I couldn&#39;t help on the software issue...Good luck.

[drdent]

Dear Group,

I have just downloaded the DirectX 9.0c version from the Microsoft Website where it clearly states that 9.0c can be used with Windows 98.

When I try to install it (running the exe file) it will not install and I get an error like "check the network connection".
I am not a network &#33;

WHat is the latest version of direct X i can successfully install on a computer running Win 98

DAve

[Guest]

http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/howtodirectx.html

[seskanda]

I finally uninstalled DirectX 9.0b from my computer courtesy of DirectX Eradicator, and now I am having difficulty installing DirectX 9.0a, which I downloaded from this (http://www.thetechguide.com/downloads.html) website. After the installer loads this message appears: "An internal error has occured. Please refer to directx.log in your Windows folder to determine problem." I doubt anyone can decipher what it states in the log file, but I&#39;ll post it here, just in case:

02/26/05 18:57:18: DXSetup: WM_APP_ENDINSTALL
02/26/05 18:57:18: DXSetup: ~CDXWSetup()
02/26/05 18:57:21: DXSetup: No command line switch
02/26/05 18:57:21: DXSetup: StartWizard()
02/26/05 18:57:23: DXSetup: CDXWSetup()
02/26/05 18:57:23: DXSetup: start installation
02/26/05 18:57:24: DSETUP: DirectXSetupA(): hWnd: 00000914 dwFlags: 02010098



02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: === SetupForDirectX() start ===
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: DXSetupCommand = 0.
02/26/05 18:57:24: DXSetup: DSetupCallback(): Phase = 0, Steps = 0
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: DirectXSetupIsJapanese == 0
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: DirectXSetupIsJapanNec == 0
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: Installing on Win98
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: Checking the version: HKLM&#092;software&#092;microsoft&#092;directx&#092;ManagedDirectXVers ion
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: CheckVersion(): ManagedDX have not been installed.
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: Checking the version: HKLM&#092;software&#092;microsoft&#092;directx&#092;Version
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: Version in registry = 4.06.03.0518
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: Version in DLL = 4.09.00.0901
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: Installation Started with language eng
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: ERROR: File Extraction error = 13
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: IsEnoughDiskSpaceAvail: Iterating failed. Error = 13.
02/26/05 18:57:24: dsetup32: Installation ended with value -9 = Internal or unsupported error
02/26/05 18:57:26: DXSetup: WM_APP_ENDINSTALL
02/26/05 18:57:26: DXSetup: ~CDXWSetup()

I even went into Safe mode to try and install it, but it does the same thing. I did notice that DirectX 9.0a here on Oldversion.com is much larger (31 megs) than the one on the aforementioned website, which is (12 megs). That&#39;s considerably smaller than DirectX 8.0 and 8.1, as well&#33; I can&#39;t find DirectX 9.0a anywhere else where I can download it, should I just d/l the it from here? Thanks.

[locustfurnace]

There is a disk space error message. Do you have enough Diskspace to extract and then install the software? Also, not sure, but seeing a Japanese Language flag, is your system a japanese one? Do you require the japanese language pack?

[aladdinnas]

9.0c came out a while ago
maybe that will fix all ur errors
but u gotta have licensed windows
microsoft is fight strong againts fake license :(
i hope we find a way around it soon

[numb]

Your gonna run into troubles using those removal tools sometimes. just install 9.0c it clears up 9.0b problems and runs just like 9.0a 9.0b had some hardware/software bugs in it (namely with certain phillips tv tuner cards and other video hardware/software issues) some have had no problems with it...

[guest_Peter]

i try to play SWON but it says i need directx 9.0b bu i have 9.0c
if i run a setup of 9.0b it says succesfully completed quite imediatly
and so i cant play Secret Weapons Over Normandy :(
anyone got an idea to trick SWON or my whole computer?

greetz Peter

[locustfurnace]

Try uninstalling DirectX c, using Directx Eradicator (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/DirectX-Eradicator.shtml), then install the version required.
This should not normally be necessary, as C is newer than b, but some programs are poorly coded, or Microsoft removes code needed by older apps.

[locustfurnace]

Originally posted by Qhard@Aug 8 2005, 09:56 AM
I think, that DirectX must be
distribute only by Microsoft corp. &#33;?
See on license. :-?

But I am happy that this
server share it for other(3) person(s). ;-)
Microsoft does in fact created a redistribution package, so that the software can be distributed. When you purchase a brand new video card, some games, the packaging contains DirectX redistributeable.
If Microsoft objects, then the current collection will be removed from the site.