Tried to reinstall directx9 but says it was missing a file - install unsuccessful - any ideas on this?
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What is your OS? Are u missing a file in Direct X or in windows?\n\nif you are using Win 98, then run SFC before installing direct X.  \n\nDirect X is available in plenty on the NET
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start-> run-> type dxdiag\n\nshould say at bottom of the thing that pops up "direct X version"\n\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?btnI=I%27m+Feeling+Lucky&q=download+directX
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uninstall 9.0b first - look here:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/DirectX-Happy-Uninstall.shtml\n\nyou are not alone with this problem! see the link below..
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click on start, then run. Enter "dxdiag" (without quotes) in the entry field and click Ok --> it shows what version you have (the latest is 9.0c)\nbtw, you have Direct X for sure, it's a component of the Windows OS.\nDownload Windows components always from the Microsoft server\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0a9b6820-bfbb-4799-9908-d418cdeac197&DisplayLang=en
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Have you considered looking on the install CD for the game? They usually keep important files on the install CD. You have the original install CD, right? I mean, you didn't try to just download the game for free and crack it, right?
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Does this help:\n\nWindows XP Setup - Missing HAL.DLL\nError Message: Cannot Find &#92;Windows&#92;System32&#92;hal.dll\nhttp://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm\n\n\nError Message: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/320252/en-us
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you can't uninstall DX, but you can reinstall it. go to the microsoft homepage and download and install it again.\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0a9b6820-bfbb-4799-9908-d418cdeac197&displaylang=en&Hash=W44XKX7
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If you have the old drivers, try reinstalling them, and then trying to do an uninstall from Add/remove programs. I'm guessing some of the installation files have been deleted by chance.\n\nIf that doesn't work, there are utilities available that should do that for you. Like\nhttp://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=167\nHaven't used it myself, though.
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Go to:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com\n\nAnd download DirectX.9.0c\n\n          OR\n\nRe-install Sims 2.
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just download the latest version of directX from Microsoft.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx
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Insert the Office 2003 CD and then try installing the stuff..it would work!\n\nCurrently its trying to run the package from the installation cache of Office 2003..which is not available..hence the error!\n\nAll you need is the Office 2003 CD!
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Re-download/upgrade it from Microsoft...this should cure any issues.
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Do you have the installion CD?Then reinstall it
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here you can download directx 7 \n\nhttp://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=directx
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Reinstalling alone will not give you results.\n\nIf you mean the installer, then Try a different site for the installer, not the official website.\n\n\n\nHere\n\nhttp://www.soft32.com/download_30.html\n\nBut if you're talking about the program having errors itself, uninstall it, then delete its folder in C:&#92;Program Files, reboot your computer, then install it again.\n\nremember, reinstalling will not do any good.
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Depends on the dll and what you're doing. Could be that you're missing something linked or an install went haywire.
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ok, it sounds like the video card might just be bad.  But there are some basic touble shooting step you can take before going to dealer were you bought the card.\n\n1st Make sure you have lasest video drive and the latest version of Directx.   Once your sure of that run the directx test.  New card can past this test and still have things wrong but if it fails one of the test it can tell you what's wrong.\n\n2st If you have the old card that worked, try reinstalling that to confirm there are no other hardware issues.\n\nIf you are still having the problem it's more likely a software problem or believe it or not another piece of hardware is having an issue, like a memory going bad on the mother board, I've seen it happen before.  And it's not uncommon to have issue pop up when other hardware is upgraded.\n\n3nd Make sure everything is plugged in nice and tight.  Again it's not uncommon to loosen a connection somewhere and not even be aware of it.\n\n4rd Reinstall New card, boot to safemode (F8) will computer it turning on but not yet in windows.\n\nMake sure to removed all old video drivers (I find we don't have to do this with XP as often as with win98 but since your having a problem it's best to be sure there is no driver conflict going on.\n\n5th Once done, reboot by turning power off and then on. (don't use reboot switch or windows reboot)  Again xp is more reliable but it can still has problems time to time so a cold boot is best for this.\n\n6th. Once you are booting in, hopefully XP will detect the new card and you can install the drivers.  Once they are installed, reboot again and do a cold boot like before.\n\n7th Back in again and things looking good, go and make sure you have the lastest driver (Might also make sure you have the most current version of the video driver.)\n\nTest driver, run the directx test again.\n\n\nIf you've done all the above and made sure the onboard video it turned off on the mother board, I'd say it's a card problem and you need to talk with dealer.  At least by doing the above you can tell the dealer what you did and why you think it's the card.  especially if old video card is still working.