Re: Direct3d Issue

From: Kevin Christian [MSFT] (kevc_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/29/04


Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:46:14 -0700

What game, and can you post your dxdiag.txt? Do you have the lastest
drivers from www.nvidia.com ?

-- 
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Kevin Christian [MSFT]
"anonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:2239b01c45d9e$2e104290$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> OK, here's the deal...
>
> First of all, I go to open a game that requires DirectX
> and a Direct3d video card (which I apparently have). It
> gives me an error saying I don't have DirectX installed.
> I have game CD's that come with DirectX. The DirectX
> installation doesn't recognize DirectX, so it apparently
> installs. When I go to check the DirectX status, it
> appears just fine. But the game gives me the same error!
> Also, in DirectX Diagnostic, it states that I don't have
> a Direct3d video card. I don't see how my NVidia DIRECT3D
> card could lose its function just like that. On top of
> that, there's a problem with my Internet connection so
> that no outside programs (except Internet Explorer) can
> access the Internet; which means I can download the
> DirectX update from windows.com, but I can't install it.
> I've been having this problem for over a year now and
> would be very appreciative if someone could offer some
> assistance on this matter. 


Relevant Pages

  • Dialup Lockup - HiddenFaxWindow
    ... Dialup lockup and "HiddenFaxWindow" problem. ... The problem itself seems simple enough: "WinXP internet connections freezing ... Norton CleanSweep monitored the installation and I used CleanSweep to remove ... Microsoft IM set to load on boot, I did check out my DirectX. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Problems With Zoo Tycoon 2
    ... I'll report back to tell you how the game works under my new installation. ... your drivers should always be kept up to date. ... Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.games)
  • Re: Specific w2k freeze
    ... > smoothly- pc froze during installation of the easy configurator. ... > reboot and internet wizard, ... > impression that they easily block incoming, ... I read somewhere that there was a problem with DirectX and WMP. ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
  • Re: Problem w/MS Carioca Rummy
    ... be a viable commercial product for Microsoft and card lovers. ... The warning you see only applies to that game. ... qquirks Wrote: ... DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.games)
  • Bioshock (and demo) hardware caveats
    ... but applies to the full game as well:- ... A faster graphics card on a slower PC may receive significantly ... MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE GAME. ... version of DirectX. ...
    (comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action)