(The file d3dx9_XX.DLL was not found)

recently when i went to run CNC 3 kanes wrath i got an error saying "Th
file d3dx9_XX.DLL was not found".I read elsewhere on this forum someon
had the same problem with a differant gam
(http://www.vistax64.com/vista-games/...-problems.html)
So i decided to download and instal this so called DX9 update. But no
im getting a windows interactive msg all the time saying cant displa
message on your desktop, when i click it i get a runtime error fo
"program C:windows\system32\spoolsv.exe2. Please could someone help a
its driving me insane and doesnt seem to ever sort the problem

Than

--
j4y1981

dmex;824016 Wrote:
> Hi J41981
>
> You need the Latest DirectX update found here
> http://www.vistax64.com/gaming/16206...tx-update.html I
> includes that file and updates DirectX to the latest release (Augus
> 2008) ;
>
> Steve

Yup thats the one i already installed and is now causing the "can
display this message/runtime errors"

--
j4y1981

j4y1981 <> wrote in
news::

>
> dmex;824016 Wrote:

>> You need the Latest DirectX update found here:
>> http://www.vistax64.com/gaming/16206...tx-update.html It
>> includes that file and updates DirectX to the latest release (August
>> 2008)

> Yup thats the one i already installed and is now causing the "cant
> display this message/runtime errors".

God, in this age of internet viruses and malware, why anyone would download
Microsoft files from anywhere other than Microsoft.com is beyond me... No
offense vistax64.com, but re-hosting Microsoft stuff to promote your site
is silly.

http://www.microsoft.com/directx

Look for the dxwebsetup.exe file and run it on your computer, it'll make
sure your files are OK.

If the game is now causing problems after performing the DirectX update, go
find drivers for your video and audio cards as well.

--
-A.

Is it possible that your antivirus / firewall software is blocking
access? I would disconnect from the internet, disable your anti-malware
software, and then proceed to install the following:

'DirectX 9.0c - November 2007 Release - FULL Download'
(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en)

See if it works.

Also ensure you didn't forget to download the latest GPU drivers.


--
Poseidonas