Service Pack 2 and DX 9.0c

exposfan112 · 01-02-2005, 01:15 PM

Hey, I've been reading these fourms because I have the same crashing problem, and I simply cant stand playing the game without the sound. I'm wondering if someone on here would care to explain to me how I can uninstall Service Pack 2 and DX 9.0c. Also, are thoes the only two reasons that the game might crash? Thanks.

TC Dale · 01-02-2005, 01:41 PM

It is not the only reason, I have since upgraded my game to 9.0c and XP SP 2 without any problems. But I also have sound turned off since I have never played with it on since version 4.

One of the issues I am seeing with a lot of sports sims is those two things, but for those that are using sounds in their game, if your sound drivers are not up to date and registered and signed with Microsoft, it will cause a lot of problems as well.

And since Microsoft hasn't been very forthcoming about what changes SP2 and Direct X 9.0c has done, a lot of the programmers are in the dark and have to try and figure out without a lot of help from Microsoft why the issues are cropping up.

Go to your Add Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove the SP 2 and Direct X 9.0c there.

BCStone57 · 01-02-2005, 09:33 PM

You can't remove DirectX 9.0c can you ....? I know the service pack can, But I always thought once a person installed Directx, it is not removable.

Anachronism · 01-03-2005, 07:51 AM

I believe you are correct - directx updates cannot be backed out.

And do you really want to remove a SP that provides core updates and security measures to your O/S in order to have sound for a game? I don't know - even on my gaming system I hesitated to do that... to each his own I guess.

jmm8356 · 01-03-2005, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Anachronism

I believe you are correct - directx updates cannot be backed out.

And do you really want to remove a SP that provides core updates and security measures to your O/S in order to have sound for a game? I don't know - even on my gaming system I hesitated to do that... to each his own I guess.

Definitely!

The way I look at it... XP SP1 was secure enough for the previous year or two... It didn't get any worse just because something better came along...

Personal preference definitely applies, though.

rudel.dietrich · 01-03-2005, 03:42 PM

You can download 3rd party programs that remove directX however...I would not advise it unless you accept the risk of a total computer melt down that may require a reformat

asaintsfan · 01-13-2005, 09:49 PM

Any new developments on the sound issue with the SP2 and 9.0?? I too, really enjoy the game with the sound but Ive been playing without to not have the damm crash.

Steve Kuffrey · 01-13-2005, 09:53 PM

No new info, sorry.

01-02-2005, 01:15 PM	#1
exposfan112 Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11	Service Pack 2 and DX 9.0c Hey, I've been reading these fourms because I have the same crashing problem, and I simply cant stand playing the game without the sound. I'm wondering if someone on here would care to explain to me how I can uninstall Service Pack 2 and DX 9.0c. Also, are thoes the only two reasons that the game might crash? Thanks.

01-02-2005, 01:41 PM	#2
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,983	It is not the only reason, I have since upgraded my game to 9.0c and XP SP 2 without any problems. But I also have sound turned off since I have never played with it on since version 4. One of the issues I am seeing with a lot of sports sims is those two things, but for those that are using sounds in their game, if your sound drivers are not up to date and registered and signed with Microsoft, it will cause a lot of problems as well. And since Microsoft hasn't been very forthcoming about what changes SP2 and Direct X 9.0c has done, a lot of the programmers are in the dark and have to try and figure out without a lot of help from Microsoft why the issues are cropping up. Go to your Add Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove the SP 2 and Direct X 9.0c there. __________________ ----------------------------------

01-02-2005, 09:33 PM	#3
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01-03-2005, 07:51 AM	#4
Anachronism All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great White North Posts: 945	I believe you are correct - directx updates cannot be backed out. And do you really want to remove a SP that provides core updates and security measures to your O/S in order to have sound for a game? I don't know - even on my gaming system I hesitated to do that... to each his own I guess. __________________ "Ruth did it on Beer and Hotdogs..."

01-13-2005, 09:49 PM	#7
asaintsfan All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 558	Any new developments on the sound issue with the SP2 and 9.0?? I too, really enjoy the game with the sound but Ive been playing without to not have the damm crash. __________________

01-03-2005, 03:42 PM	#6
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	You can download 3rd party programs that remove directX however...I would not advise it unless you accept the risk of a total computer melt down that may require a reformat

01-13-2005, 09:53 PM	#8
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	No new info, sorry. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95