Hi,

I am hoping someone can help with this.

I have a computer with windows XP installed..

When I run DXDIAG i get an error reprt whichj tells me to re-install direct x 9.

I have tried this many times but it does nit fix the issue as I seem to be also missing direct play 8..this I cannot install either..

any help greatly appreciated..

Nick

Last week's Windows Update from Microsoft showed yet another update of DirectX.

Here is the link for Microsoft's Home User Solution Centre.

Highlights & Top Issues

Microsoft DirectX Is Available for Download

How to Determine Installed Version of DirectX

Learn how to determine which (if any) version of DirectX is installed on your computer.

Peter

It could even be that some of the Library (DLL) files having a problem or be damaged in your system. If I had that problem in the past, I was run an Repair of XP and it was back on live.

To run an Repair, you need to have the CD which you used to install your Windows XP version. It will re-install XP without of loosing Data or Settings but has the disadvantage that installed update need to be re-installed as well.

To do the repair I talking about follow this instruction:

1. Boot from Windows XP CD

2. ignore the first screen with option Repair

3. Hit F8 for accept the EULA

4. the upcoming screen should have the option of Repair in the lower part, click R for to start repair.

5. Have the CD-Key ready because that is the only one you need to key in at the whole process.

Caution: if that option for to Repair, which should come after the EULA screen, not come, your System is seriously damaged (the system files) or the CD you use is the wrong CD!\

Cheers.

Many Thanks for all the advice..

Finally cracked it..

Nick