[Papiertiger]

Hi,

i've installed a Windows Server 2003 + SP1 and converted it to a workstation (following the howto, i've found here).
Everything works fine, except one thing. DirectMusic doesn't seem to be installed.
How can i add DirectMusic to my System? I've DirectX 9.0c installed and a SB!Live.

Thx,
Tiger

from the dxdiag.txt:
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: The file nv4_disp.dll is not digitally signed, which means that ...
Sound Tab 1: The file ctaud2k.sys is not digitally signed, which means that ...
Music Tab: No DirectMusic ports were found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

[cluberti]

Is SP1 installed? With SP1 installed, DirectMusic is completely removed from the server. You are going to need to uninstall DirectX, and reinstall DirectX 9.0b (not 9.0c) to keep DirectMusic. Otherwise:

Use DirectX Happy Uninstall v3.4 (http://www.majorgeek...wnload4347.html) - not free

1. Boot into safe mode
2. Use "Backup/Restore" option in DirectX Happy Uninstall and select restore from CD - This puts Windows Server back to DirectX 8.1
3. Download the redist version of DirectX 9.0c, and extract the install files to a folder (do not install)
4. Use the "Backup/Restore" option in DirectX Happy Uninstall and select the "Install DirectX 9.0c for Windows Server 2003 SP1"

I've tried it (got it from somewhere else on the 'net, but I can't remember where) and it works. However, it'll likely be removed again with the next DX update, so don't lose these instructions .

This post has been edited by cluberti: 06 January 2006 - 03:46 PM

[Papiertiger]

thx

[GrofLuigi]

How to resurrect an ancient thread:

1. Download DirectX redistributable.

2. Extract it

3. Extract dxnt.cab

4. Right click dmusic.inf and select install

5. Profit

GL