Hi,

"mrsbeetlebum" <mrsbeetlebum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FA432532-1A56-42A1-88E1-B99511A18EE8@microsoft.com...
|I need help, I'm not technical and have tried all sorts of things to put this
| right, since my son installed Rome total war and Medievil war I have had not
| end of problems. I installed a video card to suit and downloaded direct x9.
| I have had problems ranging between not internet connection to complete
| system shut down and dump. Can anyone help or has anyone had the same
| problems. The latest problem is that direct x9 is showing as not installed,
| but it is!
| HELP

1. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
I especially recommend you update or reinstall Service Pack 2

2. Update your Chipset, Sound, and Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html

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Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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