directx problem

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i know this isnt just a win 2k question but maybe someone knows the answer. basically something has hapened to directx a couple of files are bad corrupt or missing not sure which at this point. the simple thing to do wold be reinstal directx but i cant do that either as it wont finish installing it errors out and im stuck here not being able to play any games. windows for everthing else it needs to do runs fine. anyone know why this is happeneing? or can point me in a direction to fix it please
Steve
 
Hi Steve,

One thing you need to have is an ERD and a Full Backup when you run into problems
that are hard to isolate, especially posting without remembering exactly what is
your problem.

At an NT command like
"type" SFC /PURGECACHE
After that is complete do this
"type" SFC SCANNOW
If you're still having a problem
"type" REGSVR32 APPWIZ.CPL
If you still have problems
try doing a "repair" from CD
Boot with bootable CD ROM after changing the BIOS to proper boot order, or use your
4 Boot diskettes
When you get to the install, choose "R" for Repair and follow the prompts.
If that doesn't fix it do a "repair" install.
Start doing the same thing, but choose Install and follow the prompts until you're
asked one more time to repair. Yes you want to repair, not new install.
Fore warned is forelorned, be prepared to do a "clean install" after that.

don
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i know this isnt just a win 2k question but maybe someone knows the answer.
basically something has hapened to directx a couple of files are bad corrupt or
missing not sure which at this point. the simple thing to do wold be reinstal
directx but i cant do that either as it wont finish installing it errors out and im
stuck here not being able to play any games. windows for everthing else it needs to
do runs fine. anyone know why this is happeneing? or can point me in a direction to
fix it please.
Steve
 
Hi,

You can restore it with the Full Backup you have on hand along with the ERD.
If not, try a repair from the Recovery Console.
Change the boot order in the BIOS to CD-ROM first boot device.
Slip your W2K CD in the slot and reboot.
When booted, choose "R" for repair and when you choose from ERD or Recovery
Console, choose the latter.
Warning, this may not work and you may need to do a Clean Install.
If that's the case, be sure to back up all of your data and important
information and settings.

don
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i know this isnt just a win 2k question but maybe someone knows the answer.
basically something has hapened to directx a couple of files are bad corrupt or
missing not sure which at this point. the simple thing to do wold be reinstal
directx but i cant do that either as it wont finish installing it errors out and im
stuck here not being able to play any games. windows for everthing else it needs to
do runs fine. anyone know why this is happeneing? or can point me in a direction to
fix it please.
Steve
 
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