Can't install DirectX on Windows 7...

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  1. kaazz

    kaazz Master Guru

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    Hello,
    I formatted a few hours ago, so far everything worked fine. I let windows do all the updates (which took quite a long time) and installed them without any errors. Must say, that I had this W7 (64bits) Installed before on my HD and worked perfectly, but I felt I needed a format.

    But now the errors comes...DirectX simply does not want to install. Programs and games asks me for DirectX, and if I try to install it with a setup, it shows Initializing, then gives me error "Check dxerror.log", something like that.
    I'm hopeless, I googled for hours with no rewards.

    Any saviors here?
     
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  3. kaazz

    kaazz Master Guru

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    ^
    Thanks. After hours of Googeling and trying every single option, apparently it was a specific program bug. MPC HC gave me DirectX error which I though are related to DirectX. apparently, it's a Windows 7 bug related to the fact it is looking for a D9 file but can't find it, as Windows 7s DX11. What needs to be done is download this: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=3b170b25-abab-4bc3-ae91-50ceb6d8fa8d
    And you're fine.

    Probably people are going to google and I'll be one of the results, I hope I can help. ;) If any mods can lock this it would be great.
     
  4. ohhaiimcole

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    Umm so I tried to install this and it didn't work and gave me this error message. " A cabinet file necessary for installation cannot be trusted. Please verify the Crytographic Services are enabled and the cabinet file certificate is valid." What do?
     

  5. rembur

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    Have exact same problem.

    Have exact same problem?
     
  6. apple890

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    Try Ninite, it might help.
     
  7. Watcher

    Watcher Ancient Guru

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    Run Microsoft FixIt for install and uninstall issues.

    Fix problems that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled

    http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

    Hint: Let the program run until it is done. I have seen the program run for 10 minutes on a gaming rig and it did repair the issue.
     

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