Dxinfo.exe Tool Reports That the Directx.cpl File Is Missing

ID: Q191490

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

After you install Microsoft DirectX 6.0, the Dxinfo.exe tool may report that the Directx.cpl file is missing.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Microsoft DirectX Software Developer Kit (SDK) is not installed on your computer. The Directx.cpl file is installed only by the DirectX SDK.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The DirectX tool is designed only for developers to test DirectX programs under a variety of conditions. It is designed to review and alter DirectX configuration settings as DirectX-based programs are being developed.

Additional query words: dx.cpl


Keywords          : kbtool win95 win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:95,98
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 21, 1999