Re: DirectX 9.0

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 07/25/03


Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 22:54:10 -0400


See http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-030.asp

Very good patch to install. Sorry, no email replies in NGs.

Bobby wrote:
> I went to the MS download site tonight to see if there was
> a Critical Update that might have to be downloaded. There
> was only one pertaining to "DirectX 9.0" which they said
> had to be downloaded. I clicked on download and then saw
> that it would take 30 minutes to download and install
> components.
> Does anyone know what this is and did I do something wrong
> by downloading it? I looked in Windows Explorer and saw
> there was a folder titled 'DirectX' and only one file
> inside - 'Setup.'
> Is DirectX something that is needed (and why would MS
> include it on the Critical Update pate)? Please e-mail and
> thanks.
> I have Win98 and IE5.5 sp2



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