dmoore2
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Uninstalling Directx8
I have just upgraded to directx 8 with Windows ME. I am now having problems when running games. I want to re-install directx 7. How do I uninstall directx 8 without reloading the OS? Is there a registry hack for this?
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DirectX Uninstall
for future refence directx 8.o removal
http://www.tweaktown.com/files.shtml
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
it requires rebooting in safe mode after installing a special program that does the uninstall and then right clicking it and choosing install option
i then reinstalled diirectx 7A successfully ...
the program for the uninstall is at cnet.com/downloads/
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
You CAN not uninstall directX from "Add/remove" in "control panel.
Download "DirectX uninstaller" from:
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
Just for the note: It is extremly difficult to uninstall directX without messing up system files. You can not do it manually. Use the uninstaller and it will do it for you..
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q186/4/60.asp?
DirectX: Cannot Uninstall or Remove DirectX
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q178/6/44.ASP?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0
DirectX verison 7.0 or 7.0a, run the diagnostics. Assuming you don't have it, it'll be available from WindowsUpdate and/or here.
Running the directX diagnostics is such a great tool in terms of analyzing your entire multimedia setup which includes not only the drivers and acceptability within the realm of the OS, but also in terms of registry errors and/or narrowing the scope of the problems. Check details after all the tests are run and you can save them as a text file. Here's the download link. Please also note there are FAQs, and other helpful hyperlinks here.
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp
Additional removal instructions
http://www.tweaktown.com/files.shtml
scroll down, and read the instructions carefully
Dave
for future refence directx 8.o removal
http://www.tweaktown.com/files.shtml
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
it requires rebooting in safe mode after installing a special program that does the uninstall and then right clicking it and choosing install option
i then reinstalled diirectx 7A successfully ...
the program for the uninstall is at cnet.com/downloads/
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
You CAN not uninstall directX from "Add/remove" in "control panel.
Download "DirectX uninstaller" from:
http://www.ebrink.com/dxun/Direct.htm
Just for the note: It is extremly difficult to uninstall directX without messing up system files. You can not do it manually. Use the uninstaller and it will do it for you..
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q186/4/60.asp?
DirectX: Cannot Uninstall or Remove DirectX
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q178/6/44.ASP?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0
DirectX verison 7.0 or 7.0a, run the diagnostics. Assuming you don't have it, it'll be available from WindowsUpdate and/or here.
Running the directX diagnostics is such a great tool in terms of analyzing your entire multimedia setup which includes not only the drivers and acceptability within the realm of the OS, but also in terms of registry errors and/or narrowing the scope of the problems. Check details after all the tests are run and you can save them as a text file. Here's the download link. Please also note there are FAQs, and other helpful hyperlinks here.
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp
Additional removal instructions
http://www.tweaktown.com/files.shtml
scroll down, and read the instructions carefully
Dave
Thank you, glad to have been of help. ":0) Asta
Good job Asta! Glad you are running dmoore2! :>) Dave
Thank you, Dave. ":0) Asta
Glenn
http://www.directxbuster.de/index_e.html