Help, Dreaded Direct X Error

[Jet Tech 31]

Don't know what I did but all of a sudden I get this message everytime I attempt to start FLY IIVideo card error messageDirectX errorCode: 8876086ADescription: This device does not support the queried technique.While trying to do this: Can't find a Z buffer formatWorked fine yesterday and even a system restore didn't fix it. Deleted all .hst and default key no Help. I know there was something about this but I can't seem to find itAny help would be appreciatedThanksPaul:-cool

[Jet Tech 31]

Anyone ?It seems to be a Direct X 8 error since I can't get the Direct X Troubleshooter to run the Direct 3D test in Direct X 8. works in 7 and 9. reinstalled XP no change. HELPPaul:-cool

[Guest Dean]

If it works with DX9 is there any reason you can't stay at that version?

[Jet Tech 31]

Actually I meant that Direct X 9 passes the Direct 3D test but apparently Fly requires Direct X 8 since it will not start unless I select Direct X 7 (and then runs at about 1 FPS) I Can't figure out any way to restore/repair direct X 8.RegardsPaul:-cool

[vscimone 16]

I recall reading when I installed DX9 that it cannot be uninstalled...However, if you are running ME or XP, a restore point is created during install of DX9.VinPMDGwww.precisionmanuals.comhttp://www.vinscimone.com/dancnkid.gif

[Guest Ken_Salter]

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[Jet Tech 31]

Hey VinI'll try the time machine tonight to my pre Direct X 9 install and see if I can get it running again. Only other thing I can think of is Initialize my Hard drive and start with a fresh XP installation :-grrThanksPaul:-cool