Reinstalling Direct X?

jimcdr · 09-27-2005, 05:34 AM

Question: Is there a way to reinstall Direct X? I am getting errors about my "direct x input handler"...what ever that means...any ideas on how to do this?

**The_Other_One** · 09-27-2005, 07:37 AM

Windows comes preloaded with some version of Directx, and it's next to impossible to remove or downgrade it. Not knowing your version, I'd suggest just trying to reload the newest version, or 8.1(seems to be one of the more stable vesrions) Of course, if you have newer versions installed, it'll do no good.

I assume your error is due to some input device. So something else to try is maybe reload some of your input drivers. Do you use a joystick or anything like that?

You also don't provice any info. When do you get this error? Every game you run?

Scrat · 09-27-2005, 08:28 AM

Dont know about reinstalling or removing... has that bit during install saying cant be undone.

Anyhow, if you go to START\RUN then type in dxdiag it will load the Direct X setup window which shows you your version. Also under the "Help" tab there is a "trouble shooting" option..... that may help you.

computerhakk · 09-27-2005, 09:47 AM

it'll be nice if you provide more in depth details of your problem.. and if it helps, try updating to version 9

there are several attempts at uninstallers and ways to remove directx.. but they all dont reallly work cuz the de-installation path is so deeply embedded in windows the the only possible way is to do a reformat..

jimcdr · 09-27-2005, 09:27 PM

Alright, thanks i will try upgrading...

09-27-2005, 05:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Windows comes preloaded with some version of Directx, and it's next to impossible to remove or downgrade it. Not knowing your version, I'd suggest just trying to reload the newest version, or 8.1(seems to be one of the more stable vesrions) Of course, if you have newer versions installed, it'll do no good. I assume your error is due to some input device. So something else to try is maybe reload some of your input drivers. Do you use a joystick or anything like that? You also don't provice any info. When do you get this error? Every game you run? __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

09-27-2005, 08:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 630	Dont know about reinstalling or removing... has that bit during install saying cant be undone. Anyhow, if you go to START\RUN then type in dxdiag it will load the Direct X setup window which shows you your version. Also under the "Help" tab there is a "trouble shooting" option..... that may help you. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358

09-27-2005, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	it'll be nice if you provide more in depth details of your problem.. and if it helps, try updating to version 9 there are several attempts at uninstallers and ways to remove directx.. but they all dont reallly work cuz the de-installation path is so deeply embedded in windows the the only possible way is to do a reformat.. __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

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09-27-2005, 09:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
jimcdr Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Age: 20 Posts: 81	Alright, thanks i will try upgrading...