Installed DX9 but want to go back to DX8.X

[optimistic]

My friend told me I should have done restore point before the update so I can revert back to the previous state. So basically I CANT just simply unistall the video drivers?

What can I do?
Thanks!

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

From what I've been told, you can't go back. On the place to download it from microsoft's website, it mentions to make a restore point as well because you can't uninstall it.

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

reformat

 

[PliotronX]

That's kinda f'ed up 'cause usually when running hotfixes or installing drivers, it sets a restore point automagically. You might be able to find a "DX9 uninstaller" with Google.

I just found one here, checked the d/l linky and it works. Good luck.

 

[Blooz1]

I'm sure we'd all like to know if this "uninstall" program works. Everything I've read says that it can't be uninstalled without a Windows reinstallation.

 

[MangoX]

Using the DX9 Uninstaller you'll need to have your WinXP CD handy, since you'll need it for the actual uninstall process.

 

[optimistic]

Originally posted by: Blooz1
I'm sure we'd all like to know if this "uninstall" program works. Everything I've read says that it can't be uninstalled without a Windows reinstallation.

Weird strict instrucitons... "type after me"
Phase 1..
Phase 2..
Phase 3..

etc etc.

Failed for me on phase 3

I guess I'll just format.
Thanks though!

Another thought, how about using the system restore in safe mode? Think it will work?

 

[Blooz1]

I saw people suggesting that at Rage3D forums earlier...