Topic: DirectX 9.0a released for Download.. upgrade to Direct X 9 (Read 2218 times)

Pestalence · « **on:** March 28, 2003, 03:33:57 pm »

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=a19bed22-0b25-4e5d-a584-6389d8a3dad0&displaylang=en

that's the site

Thanks

FireSoul · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2003, 04:19:31 pm »

I don't trust DX9.

Gowdy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2003, 06:00:34 pm »

That's not even the full version. It's an upgrade for Runtime drivers.

Pestalence · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2003, 06:58:24 pm »

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That's not even the full version. It's an upgrade for Runtime drivers.

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Get your facts straight. That's not even the full version. It's an upgrade for Runtime drivers only.

Get your facts streight, this is a FULL version : what do you
think Direct X is.. it is a runtime for Direct Play, Direct Sound,
Direct everything on your system.. the page that you go to
that says 10KB is only the install launcher.. the actual
package is approx 7.8 MB to DL.... that is Full Version without installer (which you DL first)..

I wish you people would read the FAQ's before spouting off.. and proving that they don't research information.. all the while they are just ASS-Uming information from someone's posting. That in turn makes me mad.

this Directly off the Microsoft web site.....

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DirectX 9.0a End-User Runtime

Microsoft DirectX® 9.0a End-User Runtime will update your 
current version of DirectX ? the core Windows® technology 
that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.



Quick Info 
File Name:
 dxwebsetup.exe
 
Download Size:
 10 KB - 164237 KB
 
Date Published:
 3/26/2003
 
Version:
 9.0a
 

Overview
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to 
make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for 
running and displaying applications rich in multimedia 
elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, 
and rich audio. DirectX 9.0 includes security and 
performance updates, along with many new features across 
all technologies, which can be accessed by applications 
using the DirectX 9.0 APIs. This release also resolves an 
issue with DirectX 9.0 where some multiplayer games or MSN
Messenger may not work correctly. A number of minor bugs 
were also resolved.
     
     
  DirectX 9.0a End-User Runtime
English
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 Related Resources  
     
  DirectX End-User Site
FAQ for This Download
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System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows 98,
 Windows ME, Windows XP

 
 
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Instructions
Click the Download link to start the download, or choose a 
different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
Do one of the following:
To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this 
program from its current location.
To copy the download to your computer for installation at a 
later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.
 
 
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Additional Information
The DirectX 9.0a runtime cannot be uninstalled. We 
recommend Windows Me and Windows XP users create 
a "System Restore" point before installing. For information on 
creating a restore point, please refer to the following 
Microsoft Knowledge Base articles: 

Windows Millennium Edition: Microsoft Knowledge Base 
article 267951.
Windows XP: Microsoft Knowledge Base article 310405.

Learn to go to a web site and read the whole story...
Microsoft pulled DirectX 9 and replaced it with DirectX 9.0a...
and as such, anyone who wants to keep their system up to
date with current builds on things should upgrade to current
version as it may help stabilize modem play in games....

Cleaven · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2003, 08:08:29 pm »

Something about a mule and a spinning wheel springs to mind.

Towelie · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2003, 09:06:35 pm »

Dx9 is required for SFC3 Beta patch, at least I thought it was. I have had zero trouble with Dx9 Beta and current. Games fully functional under Dx9 so far...

SFC3
SFC2 and OP
GTA3
AVP and AVP2
Freelancer
BF 1942
And several others

EagleEye · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2003, 12:14:18 am »

Just to make sure everyone is clear on this...

Directx runtime install = an appelet that scans your current install, and downloads only the files needed to install, then does the install without saving the files in a way in which you can run or use them again (it saves the files in a .tmp folder that is hidden in the admin user profile, and cleared later). "Runtime" reffers to the fact that the install is done at runtime, and cannot be run after, using the same files.

The opposite of "Runtime" install is "Redistributable". The re-distributable distrobution of direct x is meant for people who need to install the library's on computers that do not have internet acess. This is a program that contains all files nedded to install direct x, and is also the distro of directx that comes with most games.

Hope that clears up a bit of confusion.

EagleEye.

Pestalence · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2003, 03:33:57 pm »

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=a19bed22-0b25-4e5d-a584-6389d8a3dad0&displaylang=en

that's the site

Thanks

FireSoul · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2003, 04:19:31 pm »

I don't trust DX9.

Gowdy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2003, 06:00:34 pm »

That's not even the full version. It's an upgrade for Runtime drivers.

Cleaven · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2003, 08:08:29 pm »

Something about a mule and a spinning wheel springs to mind.

Towelie · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2003, 09:06:35 pm »

Dx9 is required for SFC3 Beta patch, at least I thought it was. I have had zero trouble with Dx9 Beta and current. Games fully functional under Dx9 so far...

SFC3
SFC2 and OP
GTA3
AVP and AVP2
Freelancer
BF 1942
And several others

EagleEye · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2003, 12:14:18 am »

Just to make sure everyone is clear on this...

Directx runtime install = an appelet that scans your current install, and downloads only the files needed to install, then does the install without saving the files in a way in which you can run or use them again (it saves the files in a .tmp folder that is hidden in the admin user profile, and cleared later). "Runtime" reffers to the fact that the install is done at runtime, and cannot be run after, using the same files.

The opposite of "Runtime" install is "Redistributable". The re-distributable distrobution of direct x is meant for people who need to install the library's on computers that do not have internet acess. This is a program that contains all files nedded to install direct x, and is also the distro of directx that comes with most games.

Hope that clears up a bit of confusion.

EagleEye.

Pestalence

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