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directX earlier version and vista

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/directx-earlier-version-and-vista.68396/

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legolas Original post #1
Sep 16, 2007 at 11:33 PM
Hi,

I am working on a VC++ project which uses dshow.h file, from a previous release of directX SDK. It is compatible with windows 2000 sp2 and below. Now, i have windows vista... :( is it possible somehow to run the program?

DirectX SDK older version gets installed... but when i compile and run the project, a message pops up saying directX 8 bla bla.. runs on windows 2000 sp2 or lesser versions only. I tried installing the new directX august 2007 release... but it doesnt even have a file called dshow.h!! i guess they dont keep the same file names?? *sigh*

legolas.
Pathik
Pathik #2
Sep 16, 2007 at 11:37 PM
I guess u shd get vs2008 beta and try to compile the project in it using newer libraries
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legolas #3
Sep 17, 2007 at 6:54 PM
:) thank you. i should start searching on documentations regarding installing win2k after vista! :D

legolas