"Please install a newer DirectX 9.0c redist" (1 Viewer)

[jwdaigle]

Hi,

Ive looked around the forums, and it seems that I am the only one having troubles at step 1? I will be going back to 1.0.0.0, which has been running nicely for me, but am hoping I can try out one of the svn builds.

When starting up MP (the latest svn from 23Jan), I get "Please install a newer DirectX 9.0c redist Media portal cannot run without DirectX 9.0c redist (August 2008)". After displaying this message, MP crashes.

I am running Vista 32 Home Premium with SP1.

Logs attached.



TV-Server Version: None
MediaPortal Version: 1.0.0.0
MediaPortal Skin: Blue3 Wide
Windows Version: Vista32 SP1
CPU Type: Intel E8500
HDD: Seagate 160GB ST3160811AS Sata
Memory: 2 * 1GB Kingston DDR2 800Mhz
Motherboard: Intel DG45ID
Video Card: onboard GMA X4500HD
Video Card Driver: 15.12.0.1624
Sound Card: onboard IDT
Sound Card AC3: onboard HDMI 1.3 out
Sound Card Driver: 6033.2 v1.24
1. TV Card: None
1. TV Card Type:
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: MPV Decoder Filter
MPEG2 Audio Codec: MPA Decoder Filter
h.264 Video Codec: CoreAVC 1.8.5
Satelite/CableTV Provider: None
HTPC Case: None
Cooling: None
Power Supply: CoolerMaster 380W
Remote: Microsoft MCE Remote
TV: Samsung LN650-52
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI out->Onkyo 705->Samsung LN650-52

 

[naich]

Hi!

... as far as i remember, you have to install the November release of directx

then it works for me without any issue

cu


EDIT: Sorry after a look in your system specs, I noticed you use Vista ... so you need another version ...

 

[flokel]

You should be fine with installing the august update for DirectX:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...C3-4676-481A-BFAA-5C15D1D7199D&displaylang=en

 

[jwdaigle]

Ah, OK, thank you guys. I have since gone back to 1.0.0.0 (or my kids will kill me cuz no movies ).

I will try again, this time installing the August DirectX that you pointed me to. There is a later one I think - is that "better"? Im on Vista 32 SP1.

Also, a suggestion. Even though its a SVN test build, might be helpful if the installer were to point out that the update is necessary. I seem to recall one of the lines in the installer checking for DirectX and confirming I have the right one. Would eliminate confusion for future clueless people like me (or more correctly maybe the cluless should not be running SVN builds!)

Joe

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

Newer versions of Vista with MP need the August version, as they do not recognise the November one

 

[sintei]

I just installed the November one because MP complained about not having one up to date. And it worked..

 

[jwdaigle]

sintei - are you on Vista32/SP1? And what SVN are you running (the latest February one or the Jan one)?

 

[sintei]

@sintei - are you on Vista32/SP1? And what SVN are you running (the latest February one or the Jan one)?

Im sorry i didnt provide info, my thoughts work faster than my fingers..

Yes, Im on Vista 32bit. Ive installed SP1 aswell.
Never had MP complain about the redist until i installed the latest SVN (21688).
So I DL the November redist one, installed fine, and MP worked.

Im a "real" administrator on my systems, UAC disabled, Defender disabled.

Now that I think about it: I installed MP server on one vista machine and MP client on another vista mashine. Only one required me to update the redist (!). Sorry, but i cant remember which one atm.

 

[chemelli]

We found a bug in the installer: redist was downloaded but not installed

And August 2008 Redist (or newer) is fine for MP.

Simone

 

[jwdaigle]

OK, sorry to beat a dead horse, but.....

My experience with previous SVN (23Jan) was that when I installed, the installer never downloaded anything for directx, and showed that no action was necessary (for directX). I believe that this is the same behavior that PD noticed (but not sure).

So, it seems that now, with 10Feb SVN, the installer notes that a directX update is needed, downloads the appropriate DirectX (November?), but does not install it automatically.

If the user now manually installs DirectX, November, MP with 10Feb SVN no longer displays that "you must update your DirectX" message, and all works fine.

Has my brain successfully understood this correctly?

Thanks guys - MP rocks!

Joe
ps Vista32 SP1.