johng
March 27th, 2003, 02:18 PM
This is not a W98 problem per se but I do need to dertermine which version, if any, I have of directx. I did go to google search and there are coded entries shown but I am not sure if these are dos entered or how they work. Also, is Direct Draw a part of Directx? The reason I ask all of this is that I stumbled across a program that is supposed to be able to display video files in full screen without resolution loss. . .which would be great except that it doesn't work. It requires a minimum of directx v3 and direct draw. Any comments surely appreciated. Thanks.
MishY
March 27th, 2003, 05:25 PM
To find out your dx version :
Click Start > Run
Type in "dxdiag" (without "")
A window will popup which is the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
On that window you will see a line "DirectX Version"
Direct draw is a part of DirectX
Whilst in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool click on the "Display" Tab.
Run both the "Test DirectDraw" and "Test Direct3D" tests.
The performance of these tests (and even their ability to run) is dependent on the quality of your videocard.
johng
March 28th, 2003, 04:39 PM
Excellent! Worked fine and gave me the needed info. Also, both the tests checked out ok as well. I have version 5 and am aware that 9 is now available but not sure if installing that would be worth doing. Thanks again.