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DirectX 5.0 Init Failure

I have attempted to load DX 5.0 many times both from internet downloaded file and off the MS Flight Sim 98 CD with the same result. I get a DirectX Setup Initialization Failed followed by a DirectX setup error -9. I have a Sony PCV-90 with an ATI 3D Rage graphics card.  I have DX 3.0 loaded but FS98 needs DX 5.0.  
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Okay, I got everything certified, except one thing...Game Compatible Device (emulated) which shows no driver number (0.000) and I am still getting the same errors. I noticed that lotsa people are seeing the same thing but they can load DX 5.0 but I still cannot.
What the heck is that device? I dont even have it in my system?
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It is a Modem Line Wave Device.  I have seen a few people in the newsgroups with the same device. It also seems like they have DX 5.0 installed already, though i still get the -9 error when I try to run dxsetup. Is there a manual way to setup DirectX?  
I havent seen a manual HOWTO to get it running. I think it is time to start contacting tech-support for either your hardware or MS.
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Thanks for all your help.  You have given me some real good information. If I find a solution I will let you know what happened and how to fix it.  That way we both become better "experts".