DirectX 9.0c Redistributable

snake · Jul 27, 2004, 08:33 AM

Installed, but no improvement (3DMark01/03)

I guess Cat 4.7 doesn't include SM2.0b, so Far Cry still doesn't take benefit of this, even with the Bloody 1.2 cursed Patch

(and the tricky command line)
Anyway, i don't think my 9700 Pro will be able to handle this new shaders

Judas · Jul 27, 2004, 08:38 AM

No_Style, it's a redistrutable package... meaning that the developers should pack it with there games on the cd so that when they (meaning us users) attempt to install a game or something that makes use of the DX9.0c and it so happens that we don't have it... the pack is avialable for us to install right off the cd... it's not ment Specifically for developers or else the normal public wouldn't have access to it.... (it's not the DirectX 9.0c DP ) The nice thing about the redistrutable is the fact that you don't have to download a specific version of dx to work with whatever os your running. it'll install without a hitch on 98se through to 2003

swimtech · Jul 27, 2004, 01:37 PM

I like the file for rebuilding the computer's OS and driver software when starting from scratch...

No_Style · Jul 27, 2004, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by Judas
No_Style, it's a redistrutable package... meaning that the developers should pack it with there games on the cd so that when they (meaning us users) attempt to install a game or something that makes use of the DX9.0c and it so happens that we don't have it... the pack is avialable for us to install right off the cd... it's not ment Specifically for developers or else the normal public wouldn't have access to it.... (it's not the DirectX 9.0c DP ) The nice thing about the redistrutable is the fact that you don't have to download a specific version of dx to work with whatever os your running. it'll install without a hitch on 98se through to 2003

Ahh yes..

Still doesn't explain why MS hasn't thrown it up onto the their DX site yet. So I guess they're just a little slow on updating that. I understand what you're saying, and it is available to us publicly, but it's not available where we usually get our DX updates.

Dexsal · Jul 27, 2004, 04:08 PM

i have WinXP PRO sp1 ,have installed it,..... im now testing it

Judas · Jul 27, 2004, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by No_Style
Ahh yes.. Still doesn't explain why MS hasn't thrown it up onto the their DX site yet. So I guess they're just a little slow on updating that. I understand what you're saying, and it is available to us publicly, but it's not available where we usually get our DX updates.

they don't usually through a Redistrutable on the main page... they probably have to thoroughly test out each seperate install for each os.. or test out the express installs... the Redistrutable is priority over all the rest.... as the game developers need it asap, us user don't.....

**MIG-31** · Aug 2, 2004, 07:45 PM

just adding the end user runtime is now online at microsoft.

Here

Chaos · Aug 2, 2004, 08:19 PM

Thanks for the heads up dude, the redistributable version always left some old files behind that were listed as out of date, the websetup version installed flawlessly and all files are current

Judas · Aug 2, 2004, 09:31 PM

odd... the redistrutable should replace absalute everything.... weass when i run the webinstall... it usually messes up...

No_Style · Aug 3, 2004, 12:04 AM

The Redist and the WebUpdate should be the same since, MS links to the Redist for offline installs released a few days ago.

Chaos · Aug 3, 2004, 12:23 AM

oh well this time it worked that way for me so I am happy

snake · Aug 3, 2004, 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by Chaos
Thanks for the heads up dude, the redistributable version always left some old files behind that were listed as out of date, the websetup version installed flawlessly and all files are current

Not for me

I still have 3 files that remain old versions (d3d8.dll,d3d700 something and another one) and even
after manually desinstall them (one with copylock) and execute the websetup, they're back...

Rayder · Aug 3, 2004, 08:32 AM

I've never tried ANY version of SP2 beta, I've always just used SP1. I installed DX9.0c.

It says 9.0c in system information. I DID notice one file that said "Beta Retail"........mfc42.dll.....don't know if that's significant.

I really don't see any difference in anything.

The PC hasn't had any nervous breakdowns or anything

seems the same as it was with DX9.0b

I don't guess it would hurt for people to install it. If you have an nVidia GPU, you get PS3 support, but that's about it.

But that also means that PS3 is now an officially supported API. We fan[COLOR=orangered]ATI[/COLOR]cs will probably have to wait until whatever Radeon after X800 before we see any benefits of DX9.0c. That's all.

swimtech · Aug 3, 2004, 01:31 PM

From Rayder:
It says 9.0c in system information. I DID notice one file that said "Beta Retail"........mfc42.dll.....don't know if that's significant.

Yes, and with a date of 8/23/2001 - hmmmm... ver. 6.00.8665.0000 - but hey it works OK on the laptop below...

gerard_rice · Nov 19, 2004, 10:53 PM

mine is running smoothly! i only heard that direct x 9.0b had problems!

Jul 27, 2004, 08:33 AM	#31
snake HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: France Posts: 422 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	Installed, but no improvement (3DMark01/03) I guess Cat 4.7 doesn't include SM2.0b, so Far Cry still doesn't take benefit of this, even with the Bloody 1.2 cursed Patch (and the tricky command line) Anyway, i don't think my 9700 Pro will be able to handle this new shaders __________________ i7 930@4Ghz-DFI T3EH6-6Go OCZPC12800-GTX480+8800GT Barton 2600+@2.16 (188x11.5) # GeForce 6800 GT@Ultra 1.5Go PC3200 #Asus A7N8X Deluxe Bios 1008 26397 3DMark06/ 57736 3DMark01/163152 Aquamark3

Jul 27, 2004, 01:37 PM	#33
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	I like the file for rebuilding the computer's OS and driver software when starting from scratch... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Aug 2, 2004, 07:45 PM	Thread Starter #37
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Aug 2, 2004, 08:19 PM	#38
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	Thanks for the heads up dude, the redistributable version always left some old files behind that were listed as out of date, the websetup version installed flawlessly and all files are current __________________

Aug 3, 2004, 12:04 AM	#40
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Well.. The Redist and the WebUpdate should be the same since, MS links to the Redist for offline installs released a few days ago. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Jul 27, 2004, 04:08 PM	#35
Dexsal Space Monocerotis Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aust Posts: 1,401 Rep Power: 0	i have WinXP PRO sp1 ,have installed it,..... im now testing it

Aug 3, 2004, 12:23 AM	#41
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	oh well this time it worked that way for me so I am happy __________________

Aug 3, 2004, 08:32 AM	#43
Rayder Mostly lurking lately.... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,161 Rep Power: 73	I've never tried ANY version of SP2 beta, I've always just used SP1. I installed DX9.0c. It says 9.0c in system information. I DID notice one file that said "Beta Retail"........mfc42.dll.....don't know if that's significant. I really don't see any difference in anything. The PC hasn't had any nervous breakdowns or anything seems the same as it was with DX9.0b I don't guess it would hurt for people to install it. If you have an nVidia GPU, you get PS3 support, but that's about it. But that also means that PS3 is now an officially supported API. We fan[COLOR=orangered]ATI[/COLOR]cs will probably have to wait until whatever Radeon after X800 before we see any benefits of DX9.0c. That's all.

Aug 3, 2004, 01:31 PM	#44
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	From Rayder: It says 9.0c in system information. I DID notice one file that said "Beta Retail"........mfc42.dll.....don't know if that's significant. Yes, and with a date of 8/23/2001 - hmmmm... ver. 6.00.8665.0000 - but hey it works OK on the laptop below... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Nov 19, 2004, 10:53 PM	#45
gerard_rice DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Makkovik , Newfoundland Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	mine is running smoothly! i only heard that direct x 9.0b had problems!