Nancy asks…
How to re-install DirectX?
I’m having a few dll files missing and need to re-install DirectX. The problem is I have no idea which is the latest version and where to download!
Nagesh answers:
DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer 9.0c
Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Service Pack 3
Link->http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/confirmation.aspx?id=35
Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
Do one of the following:
To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.
James asks…
DirectX 8.0 for The Orange Box?
I have recently bought The Orange Box for the PC and I saw that I needed DirectX 8.0 or later…I can’t figure out where to download it…When I look for them, I download the 9.0c and I try to install it…I do, but then the games still say I need a 8.0 or later. Help.
O k, I did the 3D Test and all 3 test were successful…and i tried the game again…and it didnt work…
I am seeing this Error message right before Portal is done loading.
Nagesh answers:
Try running the DirectX Diagnostic Utility built into Windows. It will tell you if you’ve successfully installed DirectX 9.0c or not. The latest version is always backwards-compatible, so your game should work on 9.0c. That’s why it says 8.0 “or later.”
Click Start >Run then type dxdiag then hit enter.
That will run the utility. The first screen that comes up will show all kinds of interesting information about your system including what version of DirectX you’re currently using. From there you can go to the Display Tab and click the Test Direct 3D button to run a series of tests to make sure it’s all working correctly. Pay attention to what it says in the box on the bottom under “notes.” You want it to say “no problems found.” If all 3 tests run successfully, you know it’s not a problem with your DirectX. If you have problems, pay attention to what the notes say and see if you can determine what the problem is.
If all else fails, you can use DirectX Happy Uninstaller, which is a 3rd party program that can uninstall DirectX, something easier said than done most the time.
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Mandy asks…
DirectX error?
When i start to play a game, an error msg comes saying directx error, 9.0c needed or Sometimes, directdraw error 9.0c needed.
When i checked dxdiag it showed that i have 9.0b. and in the directx file list “The file qasf.dll is an old version, which could cause problems” is stated.
I download and installed drectx 9.0c from Microsoft. It installs almost instantly. it even says that setup is complete. but dxdiag remains the same even after installation.The problem still exists.
I have tried many times to get my directX working. I cant even play a single game because of this. Can anyone please help me to solve this problem..
cheers~~
Nagesh answers:
You have to totally un-install your DirectX9.0b and DirectX9.0c. Installing one over the other might have corrupted the registry such that DXdiag remained as the older version.
Try these links how to uninstall DirectX:
http://www.instant-registry-fixes.org/how-can-i-uninstall-directx-9/
or use DirectX Happy Uninstall 4.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4347.html
After all versions of DirectX had been uninstalled run CCleaner
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Portable_d5735.html
This is a portable version, just extract, then click on CCleaner.exe. Click on Registry which should bring you to Registry Integrity. Click on Registry Integrity which would remove all the checkmarks for the selection below, then select “Missing Shared DLLs, Applications, Application Paths, Installer, Obsolete Software” then click on “Scan for Issues” button below. Once the scan is finished click ‘Fix selected issues.’ This should clear up the non-existent direct link libraries, and registry entries for DirectX. Close the application, then reboot your computer.
Once the computer is up again, do not open any other application, temporarily disable your anti-virus/anti-spyware software, then install a fresh copy of DirectX9.0c. After the DirectX completed the installation, reboot your computer again and it should show that you now have version 9.0c.
Donna asks…
How do i update DirectX?
I ended up over writing my current version of directX with v3.1 to play a old game and now i cant find the latest version anywhere so i cant play any of my games how do i update it?
Nagesh answers:
You can download and install the latest version of DirectX from www.microsoft.com/directx.
Microsoft updates DirectX on a schedule independent of its updates to Windows, and although some software setup CDs come with a version of DirectX, if you play video-intensive games or watch movies on your computer you’re better off getting the latest DirectX package directly from Microsoft. To find out what version of DirectX is installed on your computer, click Start, Run, and in the command box, type dxdiag and press Enter. On the System tab, near the bottom of the System Information list, you should see an entry labeled DirectX Version.
DirectX updates are usually not security-related fixes, so they will not be delivered through Automatic Updates, nor will they appear in the “High Priority” section in Windows Update. To check for a DirectX update, click Start, All Programs, Windows Update. Select Custom updates, and view any entries in the “Optional Software” category. Check and install DirectX if it appears.
Joseph asks…
what does directx audio mean?
I have just downloaded rpg maker xp and I have finished downloading it but when I click on it it says failed to initialize directx audio. What does it mean? and my computer is running windows 7 if it helps.
Nagesh answers:
What version of DirectX are you running?
Go to Start and in the “Search Programs and Files” box type in dxdiag .
Your installed version will appear at the bottom under “DirectX version”.
If it is not version 11, I would go and update to the latest version of DirectX here
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
If that does not help, let us know.
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