Directx 9.0

[nfsmw]

Hello, I am having trouble installing directx 9.0. I am trying to install need for speed most wanted and when I try to install directx 9.0 off of the game cd I get an error saying "directx did not copy a required file" and when I try to install directx 9.0 febraury sdk then I get the error -5. I am running windows xp pro.

[nfsmw]

I even tried this http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=891890 but dxxpdbg does not exist.

[soybean]

Maybe you should download DirectX from Microsoft: Microsoft DirectX Downloads

[nfsmw]

I did, but I downloaded it again from your link and it downloaded nicely, went to install started and then "directx did not copy a required file".

[nfsmw]

I have service pack 1 installed if that helps.

[soybean]

Why not go ahead and upgrade your OS to SP2?  That, in itself, may fix the problem.  Even if it does not, you're better off with SP2.

[nfsmw]

Because after installing ps2 in our lab computers at school and also friends have reported the same, sp2 causes all kinds of headaches.

[nfsmw]

I followed these steps and I am almost there.
Try these steps mate

1. Delete the folder CatRoot2 from C:\Windows\System32 (if Windows XP) or
C:\WINNT\System32 (if Windows 2000).
2.The DirectX folder under C:\Windows\System32 (if Windows XP) or
C:\WINNT\System32 (if Windows 2000).
3. The {44BBA855-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C} folder under
C:\WINDOWS\RegisteredPackages (if Windows XP) or
C:\WINNT\RegisteredPackages (if Windows 2000).

Try the installation of DirectX and it will succeed


Now it installs directx BUT at the final end like right when its 100% it fails and says check the log so I did and it is error -9. And according to the error code list from Microsoft
-9
(INTERNAL) Setup detected an internal error. There are only two situations known to cause this error message: • Dsetup.dll could not load the Dsetup32.dll and Dsetup16.dll files.  
• Setup attempted to call a unicode version of Setup Advanced Programming Interfaces (APIs), which are not implemented.  
If you receive this error message, rename the Dsetup16.dll and Dsetup32.dll files. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files Or Folders.  
2. Type the following line in the Named box, and then click Find Now:
dsetup16.dll  
3. Click the file, and then click Rename on the File menu.  
4. Change the name to a .dxx extension. The file name should read as follows:
Dsetup16.dxx  
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the Dsetup32.dll file.  
6. Reinstall DirectX.  

I searched for dsetup16.dll and found nothing while dsetup32.dll came up with 4 results and still searching. I will continue and see what happens. If this works I will be able to help alot of people looking for help on this topic in other places. Microsoft supports sucks!

[nfsmw]

So I am here so far:
03/17/06 16:12:05: dsetup32: Extracted file C:\WINDOWS\System32\DirectX\DX100.tmp\dx9bdaxp.cat from cab
03/17/06 16:12:05: dsetup32: Renamed C:\WINDOWS\System32\DirectX\DX100.tmp\dx9bdaxp.cat to C:\WINDOWS\System32\DirectX\DX100.tmp\dx9bda.cat
03/17/06 16:12:05: dsetup32: DoCopy(): Getting inf information C:\WINDOWS\System32\DirectX\DX100.tmp\dxxp.inf
03/17/06 16:12:05: dsetup32: start copying: phase: 174 - 174, total: 550 - 174
03/17/06 16:12:05: DXSetup: DSetupCallback(): Phase = 2, Steps = 376
03/17/06 16:12:05: dsetup32: DirectXSetupIsJapanese == 0
03/17/06 16:12:05: dsetup32: DirectXSetupIsJapanNec == 0
03/17/06 16:12:05: dsetup32: DoCopy(): Using section WINXP_INSTALL: flags = 0x144
03/17/06 16:12:06: dsetup32: UnRegisterDXDLL(): C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpnmodem.dll:DllUnregisterServer() returns 0x80004005.
03/17/06 16:12:07: dsetup32: UnRegisterDXDLL(): C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpnwsock.dll:DllUnregisterServer() returns 0x80004005.
03/17/06 16:12:07: dsetup32: UnRegisterDXDLL(): C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpnaddr.dll does not export DllUnregisterServer()
03/17/06 16:12:07: dsetup32: UnRegisterDXDLL(): C:\WINDOWS\System32\dpnlobby.dll does not export DllUnregisterServer()
03/17/06 16:12:08: dsetup32: CSetup::DoCopy(): SetupInstallFromInfSection() failed, error = 3.
03/17/06 16:12:08: dsetup32: CSetup::DoCopy(): Unable to proceed dxxp.inf:[WINXP_INSTALL]. The file may be damaged.
03/17/06 16:12:08: dsetup32: SetupForDirectX: Restoring Backups
03/17/06 16:12:08: dsetup32: start finalizing: phase: 376 - 376, total: 550 - 174
03/17/06 16:12:08: DXSetup: DSetupCallback(): Phase = 3, Steps = 0
03/17/06 16:12:08: dsetup32: Installation ended with value -9 = Internal or unsupported error
03/17/06 16:12:17: DXSetup: WM_APP_ENDINSTALL
03/17/06 16:12:17: DXSetup: ~CDXWSetup()

[soybean]

Because after installing ps2 in our lab computers at school and also friends have reported the same, sp2 causes all kinds of headaches.

I installed SP2 on 11/16/04.  No problems.  I was reluctant for awhile, after SP2 was released, to install it, but finally decided to do so after reading comments in forums.  Here's an article worth reading on SP2: The Dark Side of Windows XP Service Pack 2.  Althgough the title has negative connotations, the article actually discusses steps to take before installing SP2 to insure a successful installation.  

[Backdated]

If all hardware and software is compatible and it's very unlikely that it's not, then SP2 will install just fine and without problem.
Well over 90% of failed or problematcal SP2 installation is due to virus/malware infection. Most of the rest is caused by over aggressive AV.

Empty all temp folders and internet caches.
Ensure that your system is completely clean.
Download [highlight]SP2[/highlight].
Disconnect from the internet.
Disable AV.
Install SP2.

[tedder]

and what happens if,in microsofts infinate wisdom it is decided that your system is a pirate version, what happens to the files that may have been overwritten??