Comments on: Haxx0red?

Question: Haxx0red?

chuckdarwin — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:50:58 -0800

XP Pro: How can I uninstall directx9.0c without reinstalling my OS?

I want to roll back to 8.1 and I don't trust this app.

By: kbanas

kbanas — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:54:08 -0800

I'm pretty sure you've got two options.

The app you mention above, which you don't trust, and another program called DirectX Rollbacker (http://www.majorgeeks.com/DirectX_Rollbacker_d4718.html), which I cannot vouch for in any way. It may be just as suspect as DirectX Eradicator.

In general terms, I believe this is not something that is trivial or supported without use of the above creepy apps.

God speed.

By: kbanas

kbanas — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:57:52 -0800

Oh, also, if this was a relatively recent update to Direct X, you might be able to use System Restore to roll the system back to a point in time prior to the installation of Direct X 9.0c.

Good luck!

By: damn dirty ape

damn dirty ape — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:16:37 -0800

Supposedly you can change the version number in the registry then the installer will think you have an old version and try install itself.

By: jammnrose

jammnrose — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:10:07 -0800

I've tried uninstalling my Direct X before and it didn't work. If you've got those sort of problems you are better off reinstalling.
I know, I've done it. Afterwards my WinXP was more fuxxed than ever.

By: TheCassiniDivision

TheCassiniDivision — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 17:13:50 -0800

What I would do is download vmware and use a vitural xp to do this. At least if you fubar it there's no harm no foul.

By: BrotherCaine

BrotherCaine — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 02:23:23 -0800

This question was asked on a Microsoft Forum. I can't remember if DirectX rolls back when you do a repair install, but that might be an option. Good luck.