DirectX Problem

[writing_addict]

I recently bought a new computer, and whenever I try to download Directx 9.0, it never does. I've tried about 6 times and it won't show up on my program list, and obviously isn't there at all. Fiesta is a little weird without it. :P

I was wondering if anyone knew why and could help me? o.o

[evilotakuneko]

You probably has Vista, which probably already has DX9 right out of the box.
I think on Vista the search bar doubles as a run box. Type dxdiag in it and press enter, and you'll soon find out.

[writing_addict]

Nope, I have good old XP. >.<

[NovelofSin]

Xp should already have it too, or atleast mine did..but still try what evil suggested

[Farashimisanoob]

http://www.filehippo.com/download_directx/
Try this link and download it.

[writing_addict]

Okay, none of those two suggestions helped... >.<

[evilotakuneko]

Well, when you say "Programs" list, do you mean Add/Remove programs, or your Start->Programs menu? DirectX will not show up in Start->Programs, mainly because it's not an application. And in fact, on my Windows 2000 machine, DirectX does not even show up in Add/Remove programs, either. Thus, are you sure it's not installed?

Since you're on XP: Start->Run... type dxdiag, hit ok.

[writing_addict]

Yes, it shows up on there, but it never truly runs the games the same as my old computer did.

And by the way, after I go to "Run" and type in "Dxdiag" what am I supposed to do there off?

[evilotakuneko]

Your dxdiag says 9.0c?

[writing_addict]

Yes, it does.

[evilotakuneko]

Then the problem likely lies elsewhere. What are your old system's specs and what are the new ones?

[writing_addict]

Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 8200
BIOS Version: Dell Computer Corporation A09
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version: 5.1.2600
Service Pack: 3.0
Location: C:\WINDOWS
PID: 55274-640-0805985-23076
Hot Fix: XpsEPSC
Capacity: 512 MB

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
Version: x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2
Speed: 1993 MHz

Is this what you need.. o.o

(This is the one for the current computer, the old one I don't have any record for that)

[evilotakuneko]

2GHz cpu and 512MB of RAM.. little bit light on the memory there but if it has a decent video card it should do no worse than mine. Smells like a budget PC to me though so it may not have a decent video card.

Is the sticker still on your PC? A lot of factory built computers have a sticker on 'em highlighting their features and such. If not...

In dxdiag, click the save all information button. It'll create a text file with a crap load of info on it. See this post here for an example of what I need: http://outspark.com/forums/showpost.php?p=666204&postcount=1

Post here what it asks for so I can find out if your video card is up to the task.

Also important, do you remember anything at all about the old one? CPU speed, memory, video card make and model?