DirectX

Platinum · May 24th, 2001

I have looked on the web for awhile and I can't seem to find a way to revert my directX setting back to version 7 without reinstalling. I know everyone says they have no trouble running emus with DirectX8 but I can't get any of my Direct3d plugins to work and these plugins always worked before when I was using version 7. I just don't want to remove and reinstall directX and I hope there is some way to change it.

cluthu · May 24th, 2001

1) There's a program entitled (if memory serves) "Direct X Buster" (sometimes titled dxbuster) that was written by a German programmer. I haven't a link, but it used to work well in removing DX7.

2) The files that make up DX7 are stored within the executable in compressed format. Though MS might have changed the format, you used to be able to extract them with WinZip, place them in a temp folder, then overwriting the files in your windows/system folder with those from temp.

Quite honestly I wouldn't trust either method, since a simple reformat would most likely leave everything in a much more stable state. Use either of the above at your own risk.

You might also want to check out this site.

http://www.crosswinds.net/~sheptech/directx.htm

Neojag · May 26th, 2001

m8, what happens w/ ur emulator?
dx8 works fine 4 me w/ epsxe!

Neojag · May 26th, 2001

uuuuuuuuuups, sorry 4 asking what i asked b4, i hadnt read the whole thread.
but m8, whats the problem of reinstalling Dx7?

May 27th, 2001

You can't install an older DX over a newer one, the installer won't allow you...

SanDRocK · May 27th, 2001

i've seen a dx8 uninstaller somewhere on the web (i think it was on fileplanet or download.com i can't remember) but my buddy sayed he used it and it worked for him.....

Enigma1982 · May 27th, 2001

Try this way......................
Run type regedit
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE---->Software----->DirectX
Now delete number version of directx
Then try to install anyversion of directx
Hope it work for you

Neojag · May 27th, 2001

I think i heard about someone who did that. he deleted the wrong key

Lucky he had a copy of the registry, so, if ur gonna try that (maybe it works) make a copy of it

May 27th, 2001

Very sound advice Neojag. Be very careful when "messing" w/your registry files. One slip and you'll be reinstalling your OS.:eek: Best of luck.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

May 27th, 2001

Moved.

Neojag · May 28th, 2001

Tell us how it went when u make it

May 24th, 2001	#1 (permalink)
Platinum Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 1	DirectX I have looked on the web for awhile and I can't seem to find a way to revert my directX setting back to version 7 without reinstalling. I know everyone says they have no trouble running emus with DirectX8 but I can't get any of my Direct3d plugins to work and these plugins always worked before when I was using version 7. I just don't want to remove and reinstall directX and I hope there is some way to change it.

May 24th, 2001	#2 (permalink)
cluthu Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 513	1) There's a program entitled (if memory serves) "Direct X Buster" (sometimes titled dxbuster) that was written by a German programmer. I haven't a link, but it used to work well in removing DX7. 2) The files that make up DX7 are stored within the executable in compressed format. Though MS might have changed the format, you used to be able to extract them with WinZip, place them in a temp folder, then overwriting the files in your windows/system folder with those from temp. Quite honestly I wouldn't trust either method, since a simple reformat would most likely leave everything in a much more stable state. Use either of the above at your own risk. You might also want to check out this site. http://www.crosswinds.net/~sheptech/directx.htm __________________ "...everything else is just theory." Last edited by cluthu; May 24th, 2001 at 23:31.

May 26th, 2001	#3 (permalink)
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May 27th, 2001	#5 (permalink)
CDBuRnOuT Guest Posts: n/a	You can't install an older DX over a newer one, the installer won't allow you...

May 27th, 2001	#7 (permalink)
Enigma1982 Do not Disturb Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Bangkok,Thailand Posts: 1,808	Try this way...................... Run type regedit Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE---->Software----->DirectX Now delete number version of directx Then try to install anyversion of directx Hope it work for you

May 27th, 2001	#8 (permalink)
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,259	I think i heard about someone who did that. he deleted the wrong key Lucky he had a copy of the registry, so, if ur gonna try that (maybe it works) make a copy of it __________________

May 27th, 2001	#9 (permalink)
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	Very sound advice Neojag. Be very careful when "messing" w/your registry files. One slip and you'll be reinstalling your OS.:eek: Best of luck. sincerely, sx/amiga

May 27th, 2001	#10 (permalink)
CDBuRnOuT Guest Posts: n/a	Moved.

May 28th, 2001	#11 (permalink)
Neojag :: [ Sauron's Eye ] :: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In the Land of Mordor, where the Shadows lie... Posts: 3,259	Tell us how it went when u make it __________________

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