Cant run direct x games?

JustinB · 1 Jul 2006 at 13:53

i formated my pc a few weeks ago and i have tried to install games on it today. with the EA games i have tried to install i get a window come up saying you must have direct x installed?

I have installed direct x numerous times from microsoft and also from some of the game discs.
I have also ran dxdiag and that is fine?

Could it just be a dodgy windows install? i dont see how though?

running MCE05

4400x2
2gb ocz plat
7900gt
asus a8n sli prem

Could i extract the MCE theme from MCE and then use it on xp pro? i dont use media centre anyway i just like the theme? "Energy Blue" i dont really want to use windowsblinds or anything like that though.

Justin

Edit: Also running 84.21 nvidia drivers, will try the latest 9x.xx but have never had problems before.

Conrad11 · 1 Jul 2006 at 14:20

UXTheme Patch can allow you to use different themes without any extra resources being used (no extra programs running)

JustinB · 1 Jul 2006 at 14:52

Ok Thanks, but where can i find the media centre theme within windows

JustinB · 1 Jul 2006 at 15:00

Ok found the theme i think, time to install pro

how boring

Any ideas on the direct x problem anyway?

ns400r · 1 Jul 2006 at 16:52

What about your motherboard drivers? Did you also install those before the latest video card drivers?

JustinB · 2 Jul 2006 at 17:13

Yeh i have my order of installing things, after removing windows messenger, i install cpu/hotfix, motherboard then graphics etc

Have formated again now, havent tried installing any yet just got blank os with drivers.

JustinB · 9 Jul 2006 at 14:09

Right, I still have this problem with direct x after a clean install of xp. Just felt like installing a game, NFSMW and get the same thing. Please Help :confused:

I have tested 3d mark 06 and that runs fine.

ns400r · 9 Jul 2006 at 14:58

This is a problem with Need For Speed and not Windows.
Use Google and you'll find some answers !