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Directx 8.1 (4.08.01.0579)

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by susan tech 1 view

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There are two beta version files of Directx 8.1 That brings up an Microsoft expiry date. The files are mciqtz.drv and quartz.vxd. How can I update these files without waiting for Microsoft to finally update the Directx homepage (19 Feb 2001)? Or how to get rid of the 'visit the microsoft homepage message'.

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by paul d. masley

The easiest cure is to download DirectX 8.1A. It overwrites both of these files and also get rid of the message. Beta versions should not be used on any machine that is used for intensive work. On a test machine they are fine.

by susan tech

Thank you for the insight however my provider of Direct X has subsequently apologised for not mentioning that it was a beta version. I eventually found the update as well as the updates of mciqtz.drv and quartz.vxd beta version files.

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