RE: DirectX

[Guest Dwarf]

RE: DirectX

 

Hi sjs,

 

You cannot uninstall DirectX, only update it to the latest version. XP,

unlike the relevant editions of Vista (Home Premium and Ultimate), cannot

play DVDs natively without the addition of a suitable codec such as provided

when you install, for example, 'CyberLink PowerDVD 7'. You can also try to

update Media Player and also your graphics driver (obtain the driver for this

from the manufacturer and not Microsoft). Failing this, you might need to

reinstall XP. Make sure that you have backed up all important data before you

start. This post is cross-posted to the XP General Discussion newsgroup in

case someone there can offer you other ideas.

Dwarf

 

"sjs" wrote:

> I inadvertently downloaded DirectX. I use Windows XP Professional. This has

> really messed up my Windows Media Player - I can view video files or

> DVD's...how do I uninstall DirectX?

>

> Thanks...

[Guest philo]

Re: DirectX

 

Re: DirectX

 

 

"Dwarf" <Dwarf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:4376B1B8-ED7B-4D79-A713-266518CE30B5@microsoft.com...

> Hi sjs,

>

> You cannot uninstall DirectX, only update it to the latest version. XP,

> unlike the relevant editions of Vista (Home Premium and Ultimate), cannot

> play DVDs natively without the addition of a suitable codec such as

provided

> when you install, for example, 'CyberLink PowerDVD 7'. You can also try to

> update Media Player and also your graphics driver (obtain the driver for

this

> from the manufacturer and not Microsoft). Failing this, you might need to

> reinstall XP. Make sure that you have backed up all important data before

you

> start. This post is cross-posted to the XP General Discussion newsgroup in

> case someone there can offer you other ideas.

> Dwarf

>

> "sjs" wrote:

>

> > I inadvertently downloaded DirectX. I use Windows XP Professional.

This has

> > really messed up my Windows Media Player - I can view video files or

> > DVD's...how do I uninstall DirectX?

> >

> > Thanks...

 

 

System restore perhaps