I couldn't use that program because I can't find the WinXP disc that came when I got this computer (I think 3 years ago). Still plagued by this error..

 

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I dont see as why you would need the Windows CD to run that program.


Unless Windows File protection errers are coming up, those you should be able to just bypass.


Also if you have an OEM Computer (Dell, HP, eMachines, etc) the Installation files are probably on the harddrive. Do a File search for ( i386 ) then just point it to that folder wherever it is when it asks for the Windows CD.


Another thing you could try is to install DirectX with the Full Install Download Here


http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=FB73D860-5AF1-45E5-BAC0-9BC7A5254203&displaylang=en


Its 52mb but should bypass any problems with temp files the websetup is having.

I tried using download from QueZart's link and got a different error (but still an error ) - After consulting DXError.txt:


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[07/27/06 00:12:09] module: dxupdate(Mar 31 2006), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 2044, function: ExecuteInf


Failed API: SetupInstallFromInfSection()

Error: (995) - The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.


Unable to install C:\WINDOWS\system32\DirectX\DX61.tmp\d3dx9_24_x86.inf:[x86_Install]. The file may be damaged.


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[07/27/06 00:12:09] module: dxupdate(Mar 31 2006), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 5773, function: DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn


ExecuteInf() failed.


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[07/27/06 00:12:09] module: dsetup32(Mar 31 2006), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 280, function: CSetup::InstallPlugIn


DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn() failed.


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[07/27/06 00:12:09] module: dsetup32(Mar 31 2006), file: setup.cpp, line: 1701, function: CSetup::SetupForDirectX


InstallPlugIn() failed.


Edit: So I extracted the .zip files that were in the package, figuring that some of the needed files were in there for the install... And I get yet a different error:


http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dxerrorlo5.jpg


DX hates me

 

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Wow Dude


XP Home or Pro?


Last Idea and I dont think it will work but worth a try


XP Home Boot into Safe Mode and login as Administrator and try running the redistributable package


XP Pro - Try right clicking on it, choose - Run As - Administrator, you'll need the password


I'm outta idea's, See 2 options left. Call MS Support, dunno if that will cost ya or not


Or Wipe you drive and do a Re-installation. Where as you dont have a windows CD th is can be pain, tho there are ways to build one if you have a I386 folder somewhere on your HDD


Altho to be honest is doesn't sound like you have the skills neccessary, Know anyone local who would? At this point a Re-Installation is my strongest recommendation

XP Home I tried running safe mode for the DXwebsetup and running that, but haven't tried it with the redistributable package yet, I'll give that a shot in a sec.


Edit: Just tried installing in safe mode and it gives the same error ( http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dxerrorlo5.jpg ) as before


Trying to avoid doing a reformat just to use decal, heh..

 

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You just need the d3dx9_30 whatever file right?


Try running this install I think it installs that file


http://decal.acdev.org/files/D3DXSetup.exe

^ When I do that, I get the error "DirectX did not copy a required file" during installation and it fails.


wtf

 

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How are you doing a clean install of Decal? Do you get the DirectX error during that install?

If I uninstall Decal and then reinstall through the latest link on the site using the "Complete" install option, everything installs just fine and I get no errors. However, with decal open even with 0 plugins (Other than DCS), I get this error when starting AC:


http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decalerroril3.jpg


But if I don't have Decal open, I don't have any visual errors in AC or any other games... DirectX doesn't appear to be faulty in that sense, just that I can't seem to upgrade to the April or June drops of it

 

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hhmm, I believe the latest Decal is supposed to check/install all dependencies. Not 100% on that tho


Its possible the file is Installed but not registered correctly

Try doing a File search for that file, should be located in $:\windows\system32


Version # 9.12.589.0


MD5 E415862612E65F10D7D888443ECD7594


It may be possible to manually register it. For that I leave you to our wonderful Devs.