how to remove direcx ? help me - GoFuckYourself.com

B.Diker · 11-10-2002, 02:18 PM

i just installed directx9 beta 3 but i wanna remove it and install 8.1 again.

i could not find how to remove the 9 and install 8.1
it is not under add/remove programs.. so how to do it ?_

JamesK · 11-10-2002, 02:20 PM

formet yer pz mate!

B.Diker · 11-10-2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wildcard
formet yer pz mate!

there must be easier way , dude

Rory · 11-10-2002, 02:32 PM

You cannot uninstall Direct X. You will need to timewarp to your latest backup or reinstall. Read the specifications before you click OK next time

Rory

Machete_ · 11-10-2002, 02:33 PM

If you try to install the old version 8.1 again, dosent it give you the option to downgrade ? try it

Spoonie Luv · 11-10-2002, 02:34 PM

Here's what I recommend:

Load up Outlook Express or your favorite newsgroup reader.

Create a news account for msnews.microsoft.com.

Go to the directx forum, and post your question there.

Here's what Microsoft says about DirectX in their FAQ:

Q. How do I uninstall DirectX?

A. DirectX 8.1 is a system component and cannot be uninstalled. If there is a problem with the DirectX installation, it can normally be resolved by shutting down all running applications and reinstalling. As mentioned previously, DirectX 8.1 is fully backward-compatible with titles written for previous versions of DirectX. If you are having other problems after installing DirectX 8.1, these can often be resolved by installing updated drivers for your display card, audio card, or input device.

jimmyf · 11-10-2002, 02:41 PM

What is directx?

Machete_ · 11-10-2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spoonie Luv
Here's what I recommend:

Load up Outlook Express or your favorite newsgroup reader.

Create a news account for msnews.microsoft.com.

Go to the directx forum, and post your question there.

Here's what Microsoft says about DirectX in their FAQ:

Q. How do I uninstall DirectX?

A. DirectX 8.1 is a system component and cannot be uninstalled. If there is a problem with the DirectX installation, it can normally be resolved by shutting down all running applications and reinstalling. As mentioned previously, DirectX 8.1 is fully backward-compatible with titles written for previous versions of DirectX. If you are having other problems after installing DirectX 8.1, these can often be resolved by installing updated drivers for your display card, audio card, or input device.

He is talking about version 9,0 BETA... we all know that 8,1 is a port of XP

Machete_ · 11-10-2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimmyf
What is directx?

the thing that makes your games run (simplyfied)

Spoonie Luv · 11-10-2002, 02:44 PM

I know.

I still recommend he take his question to microsoft newsgroups. He probably doesn't have anything to lose by trying a reinstall of 8.1 though.

11-10-2002, 02:18 PM	#1
B.Diker Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,286	how to remove direcx ? help me i just installed directx9 beta 3 but i wanna remove it and install 8.1 again. i could not find how to remove the 9 and install 8.1 it is not under add/remove programs.. so how to do it ?_

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11-10-2002, 02:33 PM	#5
Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	If you try to install the old version 8.1 again, dosent it give you the option to downgrade ? try it

11-10-2002, 02:34 PM	#6
Spoonie Luv Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crankerville Posts: 1,003	Here's what I recommend: Load up Outlook Express or your favorite newsgroup reader. Create a news account for msnews.microsoft.com. Go to the directx forum, and post your question there. Here's what Microsoft says about DirectX in their FAQ: Q. How do I uninstall DirectX? A. DirectX 8.1 is a system component and cannot be uninstalled. If there is a problem with the DirectX installation, it can normally be resolved by shutting down all running applications and reinstalling. As mentioned previously, DirectX 8.1 is fully backward-compatible with titles written for previous versions of DirectX. If you are having other problems after installing DirectX 8.1, these can often be resolved by installing updated drivers for your display card, audio card, or input device.

11-10-2002, 02:44 PM	#10
Spoonie Luv Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crankerville Posts: 1,003	I know. I still recommend he take his question to microsoft newsgroups. He probably doesn't have anything to lose by trying a reinstall of 8.1 though.