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JP_MIGRAINE   05-12-2002 at 11:43:44 PM

i just recently installed winxp and everything went well.i tried to play a game and got a directx runtime error. i installed directx 8.1 from the game and when i went to the dxtool it says directx 0 ..is win xp direct x the same as the 98 direct x.

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CALV   05-13-2002 at 11:21:18 AM
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from microsofts site:

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Installation notes:
DirectX 8.1 is already included with Microsoft Windows® XP. If you are running Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, download the appropriate version for your system at right. If you are running Windows 95, you should use the DirectX 8.0a runtime
DirectX 8.1, which provides the latest update to the DirectX technology, will overwrite any earlier versions.
DirectX 8.1 will ensure trouble-free installation and includes the latest USB game controller updates in addition to the features provided by DirectX 8.0.
Because it is a system component, the DirectX 8.1 runtime cannot be uninstalled after installation without reinstalling your operating system.


Ignore the last paragraph, it CAN be done :)

But I cant see why they didnt put it on their downloads for XP, I'd say use the 2k version if anything rather than the 9x version.

If you need to uninstall DX, you can grab a util from <A HREF="http://www.calvsplace.cwc.net" target="_new">my site</A> to do it, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST


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JP_MIGRAINE   05-14-2002 at 03:50:44 AM
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thanks,i will give it a try..

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JP_MIGRAINE   05-14-2002 at 03:57:13 AM
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I got it working now..i went and did a sys restore and that fixed the problem.. thanks for taking the time and helping out..

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