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DirectX SDK (December2006) on windowsXP

Started by algumacoisaqualquer Apr 29, 2007 at 9:32 PM 2 replies 950+ views

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Apr 29, 2007 at 9:32 PM

As far as I know, this Version uses DirectX10. Problem is that it doesen't work on WindowsXP, only in Vista, right? Basically, I'm thinking about uninstalling it and downgrading to the DirectX9.0 SDK. However, as my SDK version is working just fine with Managed code, is there some way I can use this SDK for developing things in DirectX9 (I mean in Visual C++)? Or is there some way I can use DirectX10 in my WindowsXP? I'm not shure if this has been answered before, but I did a quick search on the FAQs and found nothing. Thanks!!

Omega147

Apr 29, 2007 at 11:39 PM

As far as I know, DirectX 10 is compatible with XP (I could be wrong). Mainly what you need, though, is a DirectX 10 compatible video card, otherwise you'll run into trouble.

Namethatnobodyelsetook

Apr 29, 2007 at 11:55 PM

All recent SDKs ship with both DX9 and D3D10. D3D10 requires Vista. You can use your SDK to develop for DX9 just fine. I think December is when they stopped supporting the runtime on Win98 and maybe Win2K too. If you're making Casual games, this may be a concern.

algumacoisaqualquer

Apr 30, 2007 at 10:01 AM

Ok, thanks for the answers. However, I was checking the C++ examples, and they all use DirectX10. Since I couldn't convert them to DirectX9, I think I'll get back the DirectX 9 SDK and see what happens (just for the examples).

Thanks!

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