DirectX errors

roxor · March 1st, 2004, 00:28

My problem is that certain programs that require versions of DirectX older than the current version refuse to work. They say that the appropriate version is not installed. Among them include 3dmark99max (dx6) and 3dmark2001 (dx8). Funny thing is, 3dmark2000 (dx7) works just fine. Can anybody solve this problem?

And yes, I do have all the latest updates for WinXP.

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**n_w95482** · March 1st, 2004, 00:57

I believe the latest patch for 3DMark 2001 fixes the DX9 problem. Try reinstalling the patch and if that doesn't work, reinstall 3DMark then install the patch. As for 3DMark99, I don't know. I haven't used it before.

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JAZ · March 1st, 2004, 09:00

Dont think you'll get 3dmark99max to work but I downloaded 3dmark2001 the otherday and it worked fine with dx9.0b, I got 13'000 on my G4 ti200

ordered a Radeon 9800 pro as well the otherday but its out of stock

but I got it for a great price, I hope it turns up soon so I can see how many points I'll get with it..
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=7579116

Last edited by JAZ; March 1st, 2004 at 09:07..

roxor · March 2nd, 2004, 00:50

Funny, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 needs DX6, and it works just fine, yet 3dmark99 also needs it and it doesn't work at all. Weird.

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PentiumPro · March 3rd, 2004, 05:27

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-303&depa=0

Best price I've ever seen for a 9800. $138

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March 1st, 2004, 00:28	#1
roxor Nutcase Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Great Southern Land Posts: 703	DirectX errors My problem is that certain programs that require versions of DirectX older than the current version refuse to work. They say that the appropriate version is not installed. Among them include 3dmark99max (dx6) and 3dmark2001 (dx8). Funny thing is, 3dmark2000 (dx7) works just fine. Can anybody solve this problem? And yes, I do have all the latest updates for WinXP. __________________ "I feel that if a person can't communicate, the very least he can do is to shut up!" - Tom Lehrer

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March 1st, 2004, 00:57	#2
n_w95482 Gone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,336	I believe the latest patch for 3DMark 2001 fixes the DX9 problem. Try reinstalling the patch and if that doesn't work, reinstall 3DMark then install the patch. As for 3DMark99, I don't know. I haven't used it before. __________________ Later.

March 1st, 2004, 09:00	#3
JAZ Nintendo Zealot Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,425	Dont think you'll get 3dmark99max to work but I downloaded 3dmark2001 the otherday and it worked fine with dx9.0b, I got 13'000 on my G4 ti200 ordered a Radeon 9800 pro as well the otherday but its out of stock but I got it for a great price, I hope it turns up soon so I can see how many points I'll get with it.. http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=7579116 Last edited by JAZ; March 1st, 2004 at 09:07..

March 2nd, 2004, 00:50	#4
roxor Nutcase Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Great Southern Land Posts: 703	Funny, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 needs DX6, and it works just fine, yet 3dmark99 also needs it and it doesn't work at all. Weird. __________________ "I feel that if a person can't communicate, the very least he can do is to shut up!" - Tom Lehrer

March 3rd, 2004, 05:27	#5
PentiumPro Leading the way. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Simi Valley, California. USA Posts: 836	http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-303&depa=0 Best price I've ever seen for a 9800. $138 __________________ CPU: P4 3.0GHZ Prescott HT @3.6][MB: Asus P5LD2][RAM: 1GB][Video Card: ASUS EAX800/ I.E. Radeon X800 256MB][Optiwrite DVD+R/RW 8x][40GB WinXP SP2-OS][250GB SATA Storage(Full)][120GB EIDE Storage (Full)][160GB Sata Storage][And one badass case!]