If a game is DirectX2, will my DirectX8.1 computer be compatable with it?

Hi,
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| If a game is DirectX2, will my DirectX8.1 computer be compatable with it?

Yes, DirectX is made to be backwards compatible.
The only caveat is that some games were not written
in such a way that they could take advantage of this.

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> Hi,
> "confused" <confused@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4903849A-DCD9-4F5B-B462-F057B2CA9857@microsoft.com...
> | If a game is DirectX2, will my DirectX8.1 computer be compatable with
it?
>
> Yes, DirectX is made to be backwards compatible.
> The only caveat is that some games were not written
> in such a way that they could take advantage of this.
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any
rights.
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
>