Hi Mikey,
When you click START / RUN and type: dxdiag
What DX version does it show you on the next window?
Also, please remind me which game you're installing please.
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Jimmy S.
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| I have now fixed that problem but now when i download it says that it needs
| to restart my commy. When its done that i clicxk on my game but it says it
| could not locate directx 9?? yet i've installed it.
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| "Jimmy S." wrote:
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| > Hi Mikey,
| >
| > >I am trying to install DirectX 9.0b to play rome total war.
| > >
| > > When it is near the end it says ' a cabinet file nessersary to for
| > > installation could not be trusted'
| > >
| >
| > Here are a few solutions for the DirectX 9 "Logo Testing" error,
| > as well as other errors when trying to install patches or updates:
| >
| > Here's a quick solution to try before reading through the other steps:
| > 1.. Start the Administrative Tools utility in Control Panel.
| > 2.. Double-click Services.
| > 3.. Right-click Cryptographic Services, and then click Properties.
| > 4.. Click Automatic for Startup type, and then click Start.
| >
| > If that doesn't work, then grab a soda and get ready for some fun. ;-)
| >
| > 1. Try the resolutions in this recently released MS article:
| >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=822798
| >
| > 2. Save and then Open the "DX9 Logo Error" patch on Line 189
| > for WinXP at:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
| >
| > 3. Repairing Windows is our final option. Boot from your Windows
| > CD (you may have to press F12 while starting up, or change the
| > bootup order in your BIOS) and then follow the instructions at:
| >
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm Good luck!

| >
| > --
| > Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
| > Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
| >
| > Game FAQs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
| > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
| > MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
| > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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