Maxitsu Messages 1,752 Messages Maxitsu Jul 18, 2012 #1 I am installing a old game on my pc, my pc has Directx10 on it. The setup wants to install "Directx8 files". Is it really needed, does it not hurt my Directx10?
I am installing a old game on my pc, my pc has Directx10 on it. The setup wants to install "Directx8 files". Is it really needed, does it not hurt my Directx10?
Infinital-NG Messages 996 Lexington, Ky Messages Infinital-NG Jul 18, 2012 #2 I would think that the DX installer would stop once it sees a newer version installed, but I'd just skip it if you can and see if it runs. Never had that scenario before.
I would think that the DX installer would stop once it sees a newer version installed, but I'd just skip it if you can and see if it runs. Never had that scenario before.
RX-7_FD3S Messages 2,997 Geneva Messages Kimky Messages Kimky Jul 18, 2012 #3 I think you can have both without trouble. If I recall correctly I have directx 9.0 and 11.0 installed on my pc without any problem.
I think you can have both without trouble. If I recall correctly I have directx 9.0 and 11.0 installed on my pc without any problem.
djinline Messages 1,097 Jyväskylä Messages djinline-FIN Jul 18, 2012 #4 You can't downgrade the DirectX version, so installing older version of DirectX only overwrites existing files or adds more files if needed. It shouldn't affect your latest DirectX.
You can't downgrade the DirectX version, so installing older version of DirectX only overwrites existing files or adds more files if needed. It shouldn't affect your latest DirectX.
Maxitsu Messages 1,752 Messages Maxitsu Jul 19, 2012 #5 I just installed the DX-files, it seems i have no problems when i need a higher DX. So i guess it will be fine, thanks.
I just installed the DX-files, it seems i have no problems when i need a higher DX. So i guess it will be fine, thanks.
