Normally the DirectX installer will refuse to install if it detects that you already have the latest version of DirectX installed. This makes it a pain in the ass to fix a broken DirectX installation. Luckily, there is a small workaround to trick the DirectX installer into a full re-installation. Run the Codec Tweak Tool. It has a fix for broken audio (Midi, WaveOut). It will restore some missing registry keys.

Be sure to get DirectX 8.0a available here . DirectX 7.0 had a few bugs... Re-install the Force RS drivers using the sure fire install procedure outlined above. Ultimately, the best solution is to upgrade to Win98, especially if you have a Pentium II class or later system. The squeak is caused by the (carbon block) brushes of the motor vibrating against the commutator. There is no lubrication possible or desirable.

Yes you can - go to http://www.microsoft.com/directx and follow the links to the DirectX Core Components as these are the only ones you can install on Windows 98, or just load up Windows Updated and download it from there. No, but Microsoft Plus! 98-a separate package of enhancements and extras for Windows 98-includes McAfee antivirus software and six months of updates.

SimAQUARIUM uses your 3D video card through Direct3D API. Support for Direct3D is provided by Microsoft's DirectX drivers. Virtually all modern games for the PC require DirectX. It provides a consistent programming interface to a wide variety of graphics cards and enables game programmers to reach the widest audience. So the solution is to make sure that you have a complete and up-to-date set of DirectX components. To download the latest version from Microsoft, go to their DirectX download page:

There are improvements over DirectX 8.1, but most users will do fine with running 8.1. Future games and hardware will obviously take better advantage of DirectX 9.

Ladybug Mixer supports the latest DirectX 9.0c (2004 Summer Upgrade, 7/26/2004). To use Shader Model 3.0 or 2.0x, the DX9.0c is required. Although DX9.0b is supported, we suggest that you upgrade to DX9.0c for better performance and video quality. DX9.0c is pre-installed on Windows XP SP2 and Vista.

Please carefully follow the instruction in the dialogue box of the DirectX 6.0 installation programme. Insert your Windows 95 set-up disk or CD as requested. Reboot your Windows 95 according to the instructions.

Nascar 99 will only support DirectX if you install the game using the "Windows rasterizer" option. Unfortunately, Nascar 99 will not work in mutiplayer mode in the "Windows Rasterizer" mode. In Windows XP, I get a "File not found error" or "Cannot find the specified file error" during the Force RS driver installation. Help! HID related service errors related to driver installation appear to be a legitimate bug within Windows XP.

Wine itself provides a DirectX implementation that, although it has a few bugs left, should run fine. Wine supports DirectX 9.0c at this time. Plans for DirectX 10 are underway. If you attempt to install Microsoft's DirectX, you will run into problems. It is not recommended nor supported by Wine HQ to attempt this. You can install the runtime, but it will not run. The runtime needs access to the Windows drivers, and Wine cannot access them for obvious reasons.

Microsoft® DirectX® is a group of technologies designed for creating games and other high-performance multimedia applications. It includes support for 2D and 3D graphics, sound, music, input devices, and support for networked applications such as multiplayer games.

First, you'll need the "redistributable runtime" to be packaged with your game - that's basically the files that make up a given version of DirectX for gamers, you'll find them in the SDK. Then you can use DirectSetup to handle all the rest for you.

Go to the following address to update the DirectX 9.0b patch. Then your problem will be resolved. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.

If you already have a previous version of DirectX 9 installed, installing the latest update is probably not necessary unless a game specifically calls for it.

No. It is only for designing your own force feedback effects and experimentation. Only the Force RS drivers need be installed for the wheel to work in games.

Once the application has been successfully downloaded it will state that the "App installed successfully. Would you like to run it?", press the OK button to run Field Force Manager. Enter the PIN number for that device, typically the last 4 digits of the device number, and press the OK button. A warning screen will appear that you need to press the OK button to Agree with this warning statement, if you do not Agree you will need to enter the PIN number again and Agree with the warning statement.