Unofficial Statement Regarding Removal Of DirectX 9.0a

Zardon · Mar 26, 2003, 09:59 PM

Thanks to Rancho at Warp2search for this one

We have learned from a Microsoft representative, who works as a premier support member at Microsoft Germany, that DirectX 9.0a was removed because of an incompatibility with ATI Catalyst 03.1 drivers. Catalyst drivers 03.2 were unaffected, Wenzel said. He pointed out that there were still some minor bugs bud did not want to comment any further.

Microsoft has reenabled the download here

No_Style · Mar 27, 2003, 02:30 AM

According to them Warp2Search is wrong. Check Rage3d.com for more info.

*CATALYST maker* · Mar 27, 2003, 04:21 AM

The warp2search news article is a lie and is not based on fact. We have contacted Microsoft and they have no knowledge whatsoever of an incompatibility between DX9.0a and CAT 3.1.

Please dont believe the rumors, it it was true I would be the first guy to let our users know of such an incompatibility.

Interesting thing the web, one false news post and people believe such a thing. Considering we posted DX9 certified drivers the day DX9 was launched, wouldnt it be obvious we are working very closely with Microsoft on all aspects of DirectX?

Desert_Siege · Mar 27, 2003, 05:53 AM

Everything ran smoothly for me and I actually got my highest 3DM 2K3 score with the 3.1's. Oh, btw...cya in Louisville this weekend dude. Looking forward to it. I guess its you thats going, cause if not I am about to look pretty stupid...heh.

edit: DOH! Guess I should have read a little closer. I guess that was referring to the new 9.0a and the 3.1's. I just upgraded to that version to try to resolve a Gamevoice/Messenger issue where messenger would log out when Gamevoice was started and is a real pain as GameVoice uses Messenger for connecting to and and hosting chat sessions. So far, that seems to be fixed but I retract my above statement as I have no experience with the 3.1's and this version of DirectX, but I am sure that you of all people would know of any incompatibilities. Thanks for your reply and clarification and sorry for my incoherent babble...heh

BWX · Mar 27, 2003, 09:03 AM

My name is Wenzel... A Wenzel would not lie. J/K of course

Hanners · Mar 27, 2003, 10:35 AM

So... Is somebody going to edit this news post, seeing as it's been confirmed not to be true at all?

Saint_K · Mar 27, 2003, 10:43 AM

Sinds i installed 9a, my sound locks up sometimes without an reson

Mar 26, 2003, 09:59 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Unofficial Statement Regarding Removal Of DirectX 9.0a Thanks to Rancho at Warp2search for this one We have learned from a Microsoft representative, who works as a premier support member at Microsoft Germany, that DirectX 9.0a was removed because of an incompatibility with ATI Catalyst 03.1 drivers. Catalyst drivers 03.2 were unaffected, Wenzel said. He pointed out that there were still some minor bugs bud did not want to comment any further. Microsoft has reenabled the download here

Mar 27, 2003, 02:30 AM	#2
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	According to Rage3D and ATI According to them Warp2Search is wrong. Check Rage3d.com for more info. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Mar 27, 2003, 04:21 AM	#3
CATALYST maker ATI driver guru Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ATI, Canada Posts: 678 Rep Power: 63	LIES The warp2search news article is a lie and is not based on fact. We have contacted Microsoft and they have no knowledge whatsoever of an incompatibility between DX9.0a and CAT 3.1. Please dont believe the rumors, it it was true I would be the first guy to let our users know of such an incompatibility. Interesting thing the web, one false news post and people believe such a thing. Considering we posted DX9 certified drivers the day DX9 was launched, wouldnt it be obvious we are working very closely with Microsoft on all aspects of DirectX?

Mar 27, 2003, 05:53 AM	#4
Desert_Siege Professional Slacker Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KY Posts: 274 Rep Power: 0	I thought as much, as I had no issues with the 3.1s and DX9 Everything ran smoothly for me and I actually got my highest 3DM 2K3 score with the 3.1's. Oh, btw...cya in Louisville this weekend dude. Looking forward to it. I guess its you thats going, cause if not I am about to look pretty stupid...heh. edit: DOH! Guess I should have read a little closer. I guess that was referring to the new 9.0a and the 3.1's. I just upgraded to that version to try to resolve a Gamevoice/Messenger issue where messenger would log out when Gamevoice was started and is a real pain as GameVoice uses Messenger for connecting to and and hosting chat sessions. So far, that seems to be fixed but I retract my above statement as I have no experience with the 3.1's and this version of DirectX, but I am sure that you of all people would know of any incompatibilities. Thanks for your reply and clarification and sorry for my incoherent babble...heh Last edited by Desert_Siege; Mar 27, 2003 at 06:20 AM.

Mar 27, 2003, 09:03 AM	#5
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	My name is Wenzel... A Wenzel would not lie. J/K of course __________________ Last edited by BWX; Mar 27, 2003 at 12:10 PM.

Mar 27, 2003, 10:35 AM	#6
Hanners DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 83 Rep Power: 0	So... Is somebody going to edit this news post, seeing as it's been confirmed not to be true at all?

Mar 27, 2003, 10:43 AM	#7
Saint_K InSaNe Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Den haag, netherlands Posts: 836 Rep Power: 0	Sinds i installed 9a, my sound locks up sometimes without an reson