Cannot Remove DirectX 6.0 Upgrade from Windows 98

ID: Q193719

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

After you install the Microsoft DirectX 6.0 upgrade, you cannot remove DirectX 6.0 and revert to the earlier version of DirectX included with Windows 98.

CAUSE

The DirectX 6.0 upgrade for Windows 98 is an update to the operating system itself; it is not an add-on component. The upgrade cannot be removed.

RESOLUTION

To revert to the earlier version of DirectX included with Windows 98, you must reinstall Windows 98 from MS-DOS.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Note that there is a software entry labeled "DirectX Drivers" on the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. Uninstalling this item does not uninstall DirectX 6.0.


Keywords          : kbenv win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 29, 1999