Re: Direct3D problems

From: SharkMachine (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/28/04 

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 06:15:39 -0800

>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Shark,
>
>Here's what I suggest you try to resolve the DirectX error
message:
>"You Cancelled the test by pressing a key".
>
>Here are the top 2 fixes for that error recently:
> - Temporarily Shut off any 3rd party utilities
including Antivirus and Firewall
> - Look for any keyboard software running in Task
Manager and End it.
>
>Still having problems? :-s Read on...
>
>1. You should setup a system restore point before starting:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gethelp/systemrestore.asp
>
>2. Go to the WindowsUpdate site to install everything
under Critical
> and Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
>3. Download and (re)install the latest version of DirectX *
> * Doesn't apply to you since you've updated to 9.0c
>
>4. Disable Windows Auto-Update while testing DirectX. In
Control
> Panel / System / Automatic Updates tab, uncheck the
top box / OK.
>
>5. Disable any other auto updating program that you might
be running on your
> computer. Webshots or active desktops could be
interfering with these tests.
>
>6. Similar to step 5; Temporarily disable Startup
programs one at a time, starting
> with Firewall, Antivirus, etc.:
http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
> You can lookup what a program does before you disable
it here:
>
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm
>
>Hope that solves it. Take your time, and follow the steps
in their listed order. :-)
>
>--
>Cheers, Windows XP MVP
Shell / User
>Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
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Hmm... I updated Windows, but after re-installing DirectX
-> I started getting "Blue Screen Of Death" every time I
started Windows 0.o ... Had no other choice than use System
Restore (Safe Mode)... Already 3rd time I get the same
problem after updating 0.o

And now Windows Update doesn't work... 0.o (It seems I have
to try updating with Automatic Update)

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