Tom AZ Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I just downloaded the most recent DirectX update. Shortly into the install, it asks: "Where do you want to place the extracted files." I drew a blank -- don't really know . I have a "DirectX" folder (with a "Setup" sub-folder) in "My Program Files" folder. Is there where they go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 14, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 14, 2008 1. Just unpack them into this: C:\DirectX 2. Run: C:\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe 3. After installation delete that "C:\DirectX" folder. 4. Restart Windows, even though you won't be told to do so. It's the redistribution package which I think is mainly used by game developers, hence the reason it unpacks like that. Personally I unpack it everytime then just make a SFX self installing archive. EDIT: Gave the wrong path in #2. Added #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Heh, gotta be the filehippo or majorgeeks directX download. I always hated that. What good is a self extracting archive without an initial installer? Probably a condition of directX's policy for 3rd party vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Is this only for xp and do i need to bother since i have vista with direct x 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I haven't seen any updates to directX 10 in my travels. Just directX 9 for XP. Might as well leave it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I just downloaded the most recent DirectX update. Shortly into the install, it asks: "Where do you want to place the extracted files." I drew a blank -- don't really know Yes Tom the file is a self extractor you just choose a folder to extract too. You can right-click on the file and open with WinZip and extract to where ever you want too. Then run Dxsetup.exe in that folder. Now I've had bad results downloading and installing DirectX 9.0. I downloaded DirectX 9.0c (March 08) and DirectX 9.0c (June 08) version from FileHippo and Majorgeeks. They both download ok but when you run Dxsetup.exe it always comes up with problems of corrupted files and stops. The only version I can get to install is DirectX 9.0c (Nov 07). There is a DirectX 9.0c (Aug 08) out now but I haven't tried that one yet. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom AZ Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 EDIT: Gave the wrong path in #2. Added #4. I lost you with your "EDIT" comment. Could you please clarify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 14, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 14, 2008 Tom I think Andavari made a mistake in what he had written in point 2 regarding a word he used. He came back and edited it and has let you know he had done so. He also added a forth point. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 There is a DirectX 9.0c (Aug 08) out now but I haven't tried that one yet. Its a 82.3MB download that produces a self extracting executable that will enable you to run Dxsetup.exe Go to start then Run... then enter dxdiag to run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool which will permit you to see the file versions and install date plus run the tests to see the spinning 3D cube and listen to the birdy sounds and such. "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom AZ Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Now I've had bad results downloading and installing DirectX 9.0. I downloaded DirectX 9.0c (March 08) and DirectX 9.0c (June 08) version from FileHippo and Majorgeeks. They both download ok but when you run Dxsetup.exe it always comes up with problems of corrupted files and stops. The only version I can get to install is DirectX 9.0c (Nov 07). Based on Keith's comment, has anyone tried this latest update yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Based on Keith's comment, has anyone tried this latest update yet? Its running fine on XP Pro. See my Post Today, 01:18 PM "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Which version are you downloading Tom? DirectX 9.0c (March 08) or DirectX 9.0c (June 08)? As I've said these two versions are always corrupt when I try to use them. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom AZ Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Which version are you downloading Tom? DirectX 9.0c (March 08) or DirectX 9.0c (June 08)? As I've said these two versions are always corrupt when I try to use them. Thinking about the latest -- Aug 08. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thinking about the latest -- Aug 08. So you're only thinking about the latest you haven't tried any of the earlier versions? Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 15, 2008 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2008 Tom I think Andavari made a mistake in what he had written in point 2 regarding a word he used. He came back and edited it and has let you know he had done so. He also added a forth point. That's exactly it! Its running fine on XP Pro. Same here, and I'm using the latest one Aug 08. I also always right click the file and look at the signature to make sure the VeriSign signature if valid (note that not all downloads have a signature, however Microsoft is well known for signing there's). I won't install anything that has an invalid signature as that can mean the file has been tampered with. So far all the FileHippo.com downloads of DirectX have valid VeriSign signatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Ok Tom I've downloaded DirectX 9.0c (Aug08) from FileHippo and just the same as before there is something corrupt in the files. I have a DirectX.log and DXError.log files and it says Unable to iterate through C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\dxdllreg_x86.cab. The file may be damaged. As Andavari says So far all the FileHippo.com downloads of DirectX have valid VeriSign signatures. Whether that is a problem on that site. Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Ok Tom I've downloaded DirectX 9.0c (Aug08) from FileHippo and just the same as before there is something corrupt in the files. I have a DirectX.log and DXError.log files and it says Unable to iterate through C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\dxdllreg_x86.cab. The file may be damaged. As Andavari says So far all the FileHippo.com downloads of DirectX have valid VeriSign signatures. Whether that is a problem on that site. I just downloaded DirectX 9.0c (Aug08) from FileHippo with IE7 then unpacked it then installed it on my XP Home system without a problem. "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom AZ Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 1. Just unpack them into this: C:\DirectX 2. Run: C:\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe 3. After installation delete that "C:\DirectX" folder. 4. Restart Windows, even though you won't be told to do so. It's the redistribution package which I think is mainly used by game developers, hence the reason it unpacks like that. Personally I unpack it everytime then just make a SFX self installing archive. EDIT: Gave the wrong path in #2. Added #4. I've appreciated all of the input on this subject. I haven't done anything yet, but I was wondering about a "DirectX" folder I currently have -- apparently from a previous install. The path is as follows: c:\ -> Program Files -> DirectX -> Setup. Nothing in the DirectX folder other than the Setup sub-folder -- and only one file in the Setup folder is "DxDiag". Can this whole DirectX folder (along with the Setup sub-folder) be deleted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I've appreciated all of the input on this subject. I haven't done anything yet, but I was wondering about a "DirectX" folder I currently have -- apparently from a previous install. The path is as follows: c:\ -> Program Files -> DirectX -> Setup. Nothing in the DirectX folder other than the Setup sub-folder -- and only one file in the Setup folder is "DxDiag". Can this whole DirectX folder (along with the Setup sub-folder) be deleted? I don't have a DirectX Folder in Program Files so delete away. After the update maybe its a good time to do a defrag. "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldog9 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 BTW- Run->dxdiag will run \WINDOWS\system32\dxdiag.exe This can be useful if you are suffering from a/v problems. I'm sure this is well known but some people don't know about it. The internet - Where men are men, women are men and children are FBI agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I just downloaded DirectX 9.0c (Aug08) from FileHippo with IE7 then unpacked it then installed it on my XP Home system without a problem. Well I don't know whats happening to the file I've downloaded the last two versions from FileHippo and everytime the file has been corrupted. Even the last Aug08 is corrupted as well. The path is as follows: c:\ -> Program Files -> DirectX -> Setup. Nothing in the DirectX folder other than the Setup sub-folder All thats in the Program Files\DirectX\Setup folder is a short-cut to dxdiag.exe. BTW- Run->dxdiag will run \WINDOWS\system32\dxdiag.exe Because the Windows\System32 is in the Windows path you don't have to give the full path filename just Run: dxdiag.exe Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Well I don't know whats happening to the file I've downloaded the last two versions from FileHippo and everytime the file has been corrupted. Even the last Aug08 is corrupted as well. What browser are you using and how are you downloading the 80MB file? What I did was make a Folder called C:\DirectX then I downloaded the 80MB file with IE7 into my C:\Download Folder then ran it selecting the C:\DirectX Folder then I went to that Folder and ran DXSETUP.exe and then it ran for a while so I ran dxdiag and checked that the files were updated. "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithuk Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 What browser are you using and how are you downloading the 80MB file? What I did was make a Folder called C:\DirectX then I downloaded the 80MB file with IE7 into my C:\Download Folder then ran it selecting the C:\DirectX Folder then I went to that Folder and ran DXSETUP.exe and then it ran for a while so I ran dxdiag and checked that the files were updated. I didn't download it at home because I'm on dialup I when to work yesterday afternoon to download it, it took2 minutes to download the 80Mb. At work I use IE 6.0. The folder? I ran the exe and as normal it asks for the folder name to extract to. I gave it Windows\Temp and it started to extract then it came up with an error. So I right-clicked on the file and selected open with WinZip and extracted all the files to Windows\Temp which it did without a problem. Then when I tried to run DXsetup.exe the errors came back again files attached. DXError.zip DXError.zip Keith Windows XP 2002 SP3 IE 7.0 Martin2k Rorshach112 is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I didn't download it at home because I'm on dialup I when to work yesterday afternoon to download it, it took2 minutes to download the 80Mb. At work I use IE 6.0. The folder? I ran the exe and as normal it asks for the folder name to extract to. I gave it Windows\Temp and it started to extract then it came up with an error. So I right-clicked on the file and selected open with WinZip and extracted all the files to Windows\Temp which it did without a problem. Then when I tried to run DXsetup.exe the errors came back again files attached. I guess its one of the obsolete Win98's many problems. Don't install it in a TEMP Folder. Try making a C:\DIRECTX FOLDER and run the exe and point to C:\DIRECTX then run the setup exe. Maybe DirectX is not supported on Win98 "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom AZ Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Maybe DirectX is not supported on Win98 DirectX used to run just fine on my old Windows 98SE system. However, maybe these more recent drivers are no longer compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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