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Direct X 9c... just won't install

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gsoul2soul
gsoul2soul Original post #1
Sep 15, 2006 at 12:31 AM
I don't know... what's wrong !!!

I'm using a valid Win XP prof. and when i got to Microsoft website... the validation occurs... and i download the "directx 9c" package, and then nothing !!!

it won't simply install !!!

Why ?

I have P4 2.4 / Geforce 6800 GS /

help... currently im using Direct X 9b
hemant_mathur
Sep 15, 2006 at 12:47 AM
What error occurs when u try to install ?
Anand_RF
Sep 15, 2006 at 10:11 AM
DirectX comes with most games, try using the installer from one of them.
Or,
Try downloading a software called directX happy uninstall. Use that to install dx 9.0c. You can find it at softpedia.com. I had the same problem and was able to fix it after using it.
rakeshishere
Sep 15, 2006 at 10:39 AM
ya try as what anand suggested..It will defintily solve ur problem
RaghuKL
RaghuKL #5
Sep 15, 2006 at 11:51 AM
think you are just extracting the files from one exe .... use the installer usually the setup or dxsetup.exe:confused:
P
Sep 15, 2006 at 12:19 PM
if u are using a packed directx exe setup , then it will extract the necessary file to the folder which u will mention , and then frm there use setup. exe to install the directx
techtronic
Sep 15, 2006 at 12:40 PM
In Run Command,execute dxdiag and Please post the screenshot
Stalker
Stalker #8
Sep 15, 2006 at 4:25 PM
does the installation start?? do u get any error messages??
.......try what Anand_RF has posted, it shud work
gsoul2soul
Sep 15, 2006 at 10:10 PM
it starts... and i press next button... and like in snap !!!

the end screen comes!!! "it says... instal finish"

and then i check the Direct X and it is still.... "Direct X 9b"

hmmm.... like i said, it's like installing in hyper fast mode !!!

help
Stalker
Stalker #10
Sep 15, 2006 at 10:42 PM
^^try getting the lastest dx 9.0c release & install it
gsoul2soul
Sep 15, 2006 at 11:16 PM
i did... it just starts... i press NEXT button... and it suddenly reaches to last thing "Finish button"

And there you go... the whole installation process is over in 20 secs.

Hmmm.... it just won't install !!!
Stalker
Stalker #12
Sep 15, 2006 at 11:30 PM
^^again???
r u sure that dx9.0c is not already installed on ur system??
maybe u shud use an external utility to determine which directx u r using.....
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n.regmi #13
Sep 15, 2006 at 11:34 PM
i had exact same problem before.
to solve this problem install window xp with service pack one or just plain win xp pro(dont install if u have sp 2).
then install directx 9.c
then install sp 2
problem solved.
S
SHREY #14
Sep 16, 2006 at 3:35 PM
i have also the same problem ....
i have xp prof. with sp2 which was came preloaded with xp.
how can i uninstall sp2?
gsoul2soul
Sep 16, 2006 at 6:24 PM
I found the Cure !!!

Just go to... microsoft.com and download the latest "SP 2" and then... after installing it... you have walla, Diect X 9c :)
QwertyManiac
Sep 16, 2006 at 7:01 PM
Ahhh cant believe you had no SP2 :p
gsoul2soul
Sep 16, 2006 at 10:05 PM
He he he.... i know !!!
kool
kool #18
Sep 23, 2006 at 2:05 PM
SHREY said:
i have also the same problem ....
i have xp prof. with sp2 which was came preloaded with xp.
how can i uninstall sp2?

me have same prob.
S
SHREY #19
Sep 25, 2006 at 2:03 PM
gsoul2soul said:
He he he.... i know !!!

If u know how to uninstall SP2 than please tell me so that i can install DX9c properly...