Vista - DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible?

06-25-2008

I upgraded a machine to Vista and was running under DX10, when a game I
installed regressed the libraries and files to DX9. Is it possible to run a
file and bring my Vista rig back to DX10? Thanks.

06-25-2008

I'm pretty sure that installing DX9 on Vista doesn't override the DX10
files, it just adds a few extra ones that are required for certain DX9
games.

If you want to make sure, type 'DXDIAG' in the search bar of the start
menu and open the program that appears in the list.
The bottom entry of the intro page that appears show which DX** version
your pc has. I'd been very surprised if it doesn't show as DX10.

Just in case I'm wrong, or you want to make extra sure, you can download
the latest version of DX10 here.... www.microsoft.com/directx

Tudo Bem wrote:

Quote:

> I upgraded a machine to Vista and was running under DX10, when a game I
> installed regressed the libraries and files to DX9. Is it possible to run a
> file and bring my Vista rig back to DX10? Thanks.
>
>

06-25-2008

When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components needed
by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You can run
"dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version.

Hope this helps!

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"Tudo Bem" <Tudo Bem@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I upgraded a machine to Vista and was running under DX10, when a game I
> installed regressed the libraries and files to DX9. Is it possible to run
> a
> file and bring my Vista rig back to DX10? Thanks.
>
>

06-26-2008

"Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in
news:1DB7C0E5-E88A-41DD-A0A3-14952548D40B@xxxxxx:

Quote:

> When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components
> needed by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You
> can run "dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version.
>
> Hope this helps!
>

Stop replying to this guys trolls. In case you haven't noticed he keeps
asking dumb questionsn in all the Vista groups. He is a troll I tell ya!

06-26-2008

Hey. It's a legitimate question, and I'm sure the answer will probably help
other people as well!

This guys trolling seems to be a lot better than the others in
*.vista.general. :-)

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"The Coward Robert Ford" <no@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> "Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in
> news:1DB7C0E5-E88A-41DD-A0A3-14952548D40B@xxxxxx:
>

Quote:

>> When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components
>> needed by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You
>> can run "dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version.
>>
>> Hope this helps!
>>

>
> Stop replying to this guys trolls. In case you haven't noticed he keeps
> asking dumb questionsn in all the Vista groups. He is a troll I tell ya!

06-27-2008

"Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in
news:088DA00E-197E-47C9-B1E8-80824E661E62@xxxxxx:

Quote:

> Hey. It's a legitimate question, and I'm sure the answer will probably
> help other people as well!

>
> This guys trolling seems to be a lot better than the others in
> *.vista.general. :-)
>

Seeing this in his headers I doubt he even uses Vista.

X-Newsreader: Microsoft CDO for Windows 2000

06-30-2008

"Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in
news:1DB7C0E5-E88A-41DD-A0A3-14952548D40B@xxxxxx:

Quote:

> When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components
> needed by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You
> can run "dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version.
>
> Hope this helps!
>

What everyone else said, DirectX 1-9 won't overwrite newer files, only add
the ones needed for it's level of DirectX support.

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-A.

06-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
Tudo Bem n/a posts	DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible? I upgraded a machine to Vista and was running under DX10, when a game I installed regressed the libraries and files to DX9. Is it possible to run a file and bring my Vista rig back to DX10? Thanks.
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06-25-2008	#2 (permalink)
Lee Phillips n/a posts	Re: DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible? I'm pretty sure that installing DX9 on Vista doesn't override the DX10 files, it just adds a few extra ones that are required for certain DX9 games. If you want to make sure, type 'DXDIAG' in the search bar of the start menu and open the program that appears in the list. The bottom entry of the intro page that appears show which DX** version your pc has. I'd been very surprised if it doesn't show as DX10. Just in case I'm wrong, or you want to make extra sure, you can download the latest version of DX10 here.... www.microsoft.com/directx Tudo Bem wrote: Quote: > I upgraded a machine to Vista and was running under DX10, when a game I > installed regressed the libraries and files to DX9. Is it possible to run a > file and bring my Vista rig back to DX10? Thanks. > >
My System Specs

06-25-2008	#3 (permalink)
Dustin Harper n/a posts	Re: DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible? When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components needed by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You can run "dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version. Hope this helps! -- Dustin Harper dharper@xxxxxx http://www.vistarip.com \| Vista Resource & Information Page Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web interface. http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer "Tudo Bem" <Tudo Bem@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:54A182B2-02A6-4094-8B28-CF5D398188D2@xxxxxx Quote: >I upgraded a machine to Vista and was running under DX10, when a game I > installed regressed the libraries and files to DX9. Is it possible to run > a > file and bring my Vista rig back to DX10? Thanks. > >
My System Specs

06-26-2008	#4 (permalink)
The Coward Robert Ford n/a posts	Re: DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible? "Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in news:1DB7C0E5-E88A-41DD-A0A3-14952548D40B@xxxxxx: Quote: > When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components > needed by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You > can run "dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version. > > Hope this helps! > Stop replying to this guys trolls. In case you haven't noticed he keeps asking dumb questionsn in all the Vista groups. He is a troll I tell ya!
My System Specs

06-26-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dustin Harper n/a posts	Re: DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible? Hey. It's a legitimate question, and I'm sure the answer will probably help other people as well! This guys trolling seems to be a lot better than the others in *.vista.general. :-) -- Dustin Harper dharper@xxxxxx http://www.vistarip.com \| Vista Resource & Information Page Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web interface. http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer "The Coward Robert Ford" <no@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:BAQ8k.31064$Jx.12115@xxxxxx Quote: > "Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in > news:1DB7C0E5-E88A-41DD-A0A3-14952548D40B@xxxxxx: > Quote: >> When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components >> needed by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You >> can run "dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version. >> >> Hope this helps! >> > > Stop replying to this guys trolls. In case you haven't noticed he keeps > asking dumb questionsn in all the Vista groups. He is a troll I tell ya!
My System Specs

06-27-2008	#6 (permalink)
The Coward Robert Ford n/a posts	Re: DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible? "Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in news:088DA00E-197E-47C9-B1E8-80824E661E62@xxxxxx: Quote: > Hey. It's a legitimate question, and I'm sure the answer will probably > help other people as well! > > This guys trolling seems to be a lot better than the others in > *.vista.general. :-) > Seeing this in his headers I doubt he even uses Vista. X-Newsreader: Microsoft CDO for Windows 2000
My System Specs

06-30-2008	#7 (permalink)
Andy [YaYa] n/a posts	Re: DX10 to DX9 to DX10 Possible? "Dustin Harper" <dharper@xxxxxx> wrote in news:1DB7C0E5-E88A-41DD-A0A3-14952548D40B@xxxxxx: Quote: > When you install DX9, you are only installing the missing components > needed by the game. Yoru Vista installation is still DirectX 10. You > can run "dxdiag" from the run menu to see your version. > > Hope this helps! > What everyone else said, DirectX 1-9 won't overwrite newer files, only add the ones needed for it's level of DirectX support. -- -A.
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