Some programs & DirectX files

[Sigma]

I have some programs on my Vista computer that won't run, saying there is a
missing file "dx8vb.dll". Sometimes there is a 9 instead of an 8, sometimes
the filename is different, but they all begin with dx and are dll files.
Reinstalling did not fix the problem. I have tried installing DirectX
updates, the DirectX SDK and DirectX run-time files, but I still get errors.

Also, when I try to change the log-in screen screensaver, the screensaver
won't run at all, or (for Vista screensavers), I get warnings that
D-something 9.1 can't be found (I'll have to check this to be sure).

Can anyone help or does anyone have suggestions? Thank you in advance.

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Sigma.

As they say, Google is your friend.

When I search for "dx8vb.dll" in either Google or Microsoft's Live Search, I
get plenty of hits. Since I haven't had the problem, I didn't try to check
them out. If they don't answer your questions, please post back.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
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Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2009 in Win7 Ultimate x64 7000)