Reinstalling DirectX 8.

[nipper]

Installed VGA graphics card and/with DirectX 9. Later, I
uninstalled card, but can not uninstall DirectX 9. How
do I uninstall DirectX 9 and reinstall DirectX 8? Please
help.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You don't.
There should be no problem with the updated version.
If there is, it is most likely caused by something else.
Upgrading to Direct X 9 is a one way trip.
Unless it was recent enough you can use System Restore.
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore

Otherwise a Repair Installation may leave the original version of
Direct X.
Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

As has always been the case, there is no means uninstalling this
or any version of DirectX. Do as you were warned to do on the web
site from which you downloaded DirectX9: perform a system restoration
using the restore point you created before downloading and installing
the DirectX 9. This will also restore your original DirectX 8.1
files, which are incorporated into WinXP.


Bruce Chambers

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-----Original Message-----
Installed VGA graphics card and/with DirectX 9. Later, I
uninstalled card, but can not uninstall DirectX 9. How
do I uninstall DirectX 9 and reinstall DirectX 8? Please
help.
.
You can't - DX9 and all other DX files cannot be

uninstalled, it won't do any harm to leave on you're
system