How to uninstall direct X and reinstall ? or how to install the latest directx?

[Manny 1,293]

I am pretty sure my direct X is corrupted... My sound is not working good.. when I switch views  sound is dead.

 

When I try to reinstall or repair the PMDG 777, it does not install the direct X..it says I have the latest version of direct x and quits.

 

I went back to my P3D V2.3 and I now have the same problem since the direct x is is not right.

 

How can I uninstall direct x? and reinstall the latest? anyone?

 

 

 

[magnetite 38]

Download the latest DirectX 11. Next, you'll have to go into Programs and Features>View installed updates. Find the one named KB2670838, and uninstall it. After that restart Windows and install the latest DirectX 11 that you downloaded. Restart Windows again to apply the update

 

Make a restore point before hand in case something goes wrong.

 

I've had some issues with DirectX not installing, but I usually did a repair install, but you probably want to keep your stuff, so this is a bit cleaner way of doing it.

[Manny 1,293]

Download the latest DirectX 11. Next, you'll have to go into Programs and Features>View installed updates. Find the one named KB2670838, and uninstall it. After that restart Windows and install the latest DirectX 11 that you downloaded. Restart Windows again to apply the update

 

Make a restore point before hand in case something goes wrong.

 

I've had some issues with DirectX not installing, but I usually did a repair install, but you probably want to keep your stuff, so this is a bit cleaner way of doing it.

 

Thanks JEff

 

I have Win 7 64 bit/./. But I am not sure which of those I should download.

 

It seems scary! LOL

[Manny 1,293]

OK..I did it..

 

There were two files to download.inm the DirectX 11.

 

• Platform Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (KB2670838)\

Windows6.1-KB2670838-x64.msu

Windows6.1-KB2670838-x86.msu

 

So I downloaded the -x64.msu and installed that/ not the one that said -x86

[magnetite 38]

Did it fix anything?

 

If not, I would look into doing a clean install of your sound drivers. As well as getting the most up to date ones.

[Manny 1,293]

I need to test it... Lets see.

 

Thanks for the help