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Semikolon
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Topic: direct X in win2003 (RC2) Posted: 18 November 2003 at 11:29am |
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is it possible to enable DirectX in Windows .NET server 2003 Enterprise RC2?
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MadDog
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Posted: 18 November 2003 at 12:06pm |
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I dont think so. From what i heard windows 2003 doesnt support it since its more geared for server setups.
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Posted: 18 November 2003 at 5:01pm |
DirectX 9.0b is here
DirectX 9.0b improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating system. Download and install this update for your Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP-based system.
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Posted: 19 November 2003 at 9:47am |
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Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows XP |
i think you are wrong michael.. the problem is that directx is disabled in the os.. i can install it, but i cant run directx applications, like dvds and games..
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Posted: 19 November 2003 at 3:59pm |
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Direct X is not disabled but DirectDraw and Direct 3D is. Go to start Run> dxdiag and go through the tabs to enable desired options.
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Posted: 20 November 2003 at 2:38pm |
i cant enable it because its as simple as it gets: DirectX is disabled.
when opening dxdiag.exe i get some error that direct3d and ddraw cant be loaded..
posting the errors later, are running windows xp now and cant restart the computer before later..
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Posted: 20 November 2003 at 3:22pm |
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You must be doing something different as I was able to enable those on my 2003
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Posted: 22 November 2003 at 4:08am |
So what do you say about this..

it have to be a problem with directx
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