[EddiE314]

running win2k pro, sp1, dx8. whenever i try to play a game the computer just locks up, i run dxdiag, it freezes also, i reset the computer and re-run dxdiag, it tells me that there may have been a problem with DirectDraw last time i ran dxdiag, it asks me if i want to bypass it, if i choose NO, then it freezes, if i choose YES it works fine, i cannot play any games, i.e. Half-Life, Quake III, etc. I've reinstalled DX8 at least 10 times with no success, it says there's no problems but i disagree. I'm using a GeForce 2 MX with the 7.17 det. drivers.

[This message has been edited by EddiE314 (edited 16 January 2001).]

[CUViper]

did you uninstall dx8 before you reinstalled it? if not, try that.....

[clutch]

Did you try to go back to 6.34 Dets?

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Regards,

clutch

[EddiE314]

yea, i went back to 6.34, no effect. no, i haven't tried uninstalling dx8 and reinstalling it yet, anyone got a link for the little dx uninstaller or do i need it? i haven't ever had to uninstall DX.

[EddiE314]

reinstalled win2k, running det. 6.34, dx7, no problems.

[clutch]

Ouch. At least you have a working system again.

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Regards,

clutch

[EddiE314]

you never realize how nice it is to have everything in working order until your computer has a problem.