Directx 9.0c install help

BonkoTheMime · 09-12-2008, 05:55 PM

I'm trying to install DirectX 9.0c on Vista, but no matter the method I try (whether through the Microsoft Website or through Spore which I just bought), it comes up with the error message:

"An internal system error occurred.
Please refer to DXerror.log and DirectX.log in your windows folder to determine the problem."

I looked at those and have no clue what's going on. Anyone able to help?

**jcgriff2** · 09-12-2008, 06:34 PM

Hi. . .

Vista comes stock with DirectX 10. What exactly are you trying to download and why if I may ask?

DirectX 9.0c - v4.09.00.0903 followed by v4.09.00.0904 - came out in 2004 for XP SP2.

DirectX 10 v6.00.6000.16386 = Vista RC, Nov 2006

DirectX 10 v6.00.6001.18000 = Vista SP1, Feb 2008

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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BonkoTheMime · 09-12-2008, 06:47 PM

I'm trying to install Spore, but when I try to run it, the DirectX goes all wonky.

If I already had DirectX 10, did I completely screw everything up by trying to install DirectX 9.0c?

**jcgriff2** · 09-12-2008, 06:59 PM

Sorry... what is Spore?

Do you know if it is Vista compatible? Did it actually install or are you trying to install it (vs. running it as an already installed program)?

Did this program specifically ask for 9.0c?

JC

09-12-2008, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
BonkoTheMime Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Directx 9.0c install help I'm trying to install DirectX 9.0c on Vista, but no matter the method I try (whether through the Microsoft Website or through Spore which I just bought), it comes up with the error message: "An internal system error occurred. Please refer to DXerror.log and DirectX.log in your windows folder to determine the problem." I looked at those and have no clue what's going on. Anyone able to help?

09-12-2008, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,137 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Directx 9.0c install help Hi. . . Vista comes stock with DirectX 10. What exactly are you trying to download and why if I may ask? DirectX 9.0c - v4.09.00.0903 followed by v4.09.00.0904 - came out in 2004 for XP SP2. DirectX 10 v6.00.6000.16386 = Vista RC, Nov 2006 DirectX 10 v6.00.6001.18000 = Vista SP1, Feb 2008 Regards. . . jcgriff2 . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

09-12-2008, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
BonkoTheMime Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Directx 9.0c install help I'm trying to install Spore, but when I try to run it, the DirectX goes all wonky. If I already had DirectX 10, did I completely screw everything up by trying to install DirectX 9.0c?

09-12-2008, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,137 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Directx 9.0c install help Sorry... what is Spore? Do you know if it is Vista compatible? Did it actually install or are you trying to install it (vs. running it as an already installed program)? Did this program specifically ask for 9.0c? JC __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !