the regedit issues i just found out after reading through many forums... thats the exact time i notice it and i post it to the forum immediately...
thus, theres no DirectX folder found under your suggested area, done doing the reboot and installing, done doing system restore (which is failed), run in safe mode, using last good known configuration ... all ive done and the same exact msg appear...
ive read on the microsoft articles on directX troubleshoot says "RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, restore the original settings in the DirectX tool, and then restart your computer.
NOTE: It is impossible to determine what the original settings were unless you noted them. If you do not know the original settings, Microsoft suggests that you restore your system from a known good backup. If you do not have a backup copy of your system, you may need to install Windows into a new folder, and then install your programs again to re-create affected registry entries."
is that telling me to format my PC...
well if its the last thing i do... then maybe i might consider it... but if theres any way... its still be worth trying...