24th March 2000

Coming from the "Indirectly Responsible" department, Lockergnomie Michele Bizub brings to light some internal assistance. Having problems with your DirectX games? First, are you running the latest version of DirectX (7.0)? Second, have you tried the handy-dandy DirectX diagnostic utility? Click the Start Button, select Run, then enter "DXDIAG" (without the quotes). It'll run through your system, provide detailed DirectX driver information, and allow you to test each component for compatibility problems. If you do run into a snag or two, you'll want to check that manufacturer's Web site for the latest 'certified' driver update. Or, possibly downgrade to a DirectX driver that may be more stable than responsive.