Direct X

[Theresa]

There is a Critical Update (Security Update for DirectX
9.0) KB839643 for Windows XP. I have Home Edition and
have no clue what DirectX is or if I need to do this
update. Could someone please tell me what DirectX is or
does??
Thanks in advance
Theresa

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

DirectX is a Windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics
and sound when you're playing games or watching video on your PC.

Microsoft DirectX Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/di...=/windows/directx/productinfo/faq/default.htm

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-016
Vulnerability in DirectPlay Could Allow Denial of Service (839643)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-016.mspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Theresa" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message:

| There is a Critical Update (Security Update for DirectX
| 9.0) KB839643 for Windows XP. I have Home Edition and
| have no clue what DirectX is or if I need to do this
| update. Could someone please tell me what DirectX is or
| does??
| Thanks in advance
| Theresa

 

[Theresa]

Hi,
Thanks for the help. I better get busy and do the update.
Theresa