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| 629576 | 2008-01-12 00:54:00 | Using XP with directx 9.0c. I've been trying out Skype high quality video, with mixed results. Skype forum chat suggests updating directx, presumably this means to the latest "runtime" files. I have tried doing this, using the directx redist software off the PCWorld DVD. Something appears to happen when I run dxsetup.exe, but afterwards dxdiag shows the same version, and dxdiag.txt has the same directx files, dating from 2001 - 2004. Should I expect to see newer files? And does it all matter anyway? |
rumpty (2863) | ||
| 629577 | 2008-01-12 02:02:00 | You could try running the directX updater straight from MS' website from here: DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer Brief Description November 2007 The Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX — the core Windows® technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC. www.gamesforwindows.com Or if you wanted DirectX10 which is mainly for gamers and developers: www.gamesforwindows.com |
beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 629578 | 2008-01-12 04:41:00 | You could try running the directX updater straight from MS' website from here: DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer I'll probably try that, thanks. All the files for various releases are on the DVD though. There must be a way of using them. The setup file on the DVD just seems to replace whatever is already installed. |
rumpty (2863) | ||
| 629579 | 2008-01-12 06:46:00 | Just check out your DirectX program's support: Checking sound card and video card DirectX support Run dxsetup and refer to the above information on Dxsetup on how to indicate if certified or not. If you have DirectX 6.0 or higher you will need to run dxdiag.exe This website has a number of tips on how to re-install DirectX from a CD/DVD: www.computerhope.com |
beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 629580 | 2008-01-13 21:24:00 | Just check out your DirectX program's support: Checking sound card and video card DirectX support Run dxsetup and refer to the above information on Dxsetup on how to indicate if certified or not. If you have DirectX 6.0 or higher you will need to run dxdiag.exe This website has a number of tips on how to re-install DirectX from a CD/DVD: www.computerhope.com Ok, thanks for that. |
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