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Loud_Silence
08-13-09, 06:40 PM
When you look for an updated DirectX 9C install, you have to install a file called "webupdate" or something like that. But it's just a "tracker" that downloads the true DX files and installs them.
The problem is that, if i want to update DX on a computer that doesn't have an internet connection, or if Micro$oft directives suddenly go out of their minds and cut off the DX9 support, there's no way to install the updated version.
So my question is quite simple: is there any way to have all the files already stored on a single file so i can take it on a pen drive, for example?

Melonfish
08-14-09, 01:49 AM
on the microsoft site you'll see a "Redistributable" version knocking around, its the FULL dX installer, its designed for dev use.

here's the fella:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9226a611-62fe-4f61-aba1-914185249413

Loud_Silence
08-14-09, 07:21 AM
I've tried that, but it doesn't do anything. The installer opens, i accept, and then it says that all the components are up to date, but they aren't. It has to be decompressed inside a system folder?

danlisa
08-14-09, 07:24 AM
Downgrade/Uninstall your current DirectX - http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/DirectX-Eradicator.shtml

Then repeat the above to get 9c installed.

NeonSamurai
08-14-09, 11:09 AM
That or check any semi recent game, they almost always come with a full version of dx9c.

Loud_Silence
08-14-09, 08:28 PM
Ok, i've found that ArmA 2 comes with the latest DX9C. I've been testing on a virtual machine, but i'm a bit confused about the install order: what goes first, the sound and graphics card drivers or DX? I think the first one are the drivers, right?

Arclight
08-14-09, 08:58 PM
Don't think it matters, but I would install DX first since it's a lower "layer".