logo test not passed

why does 'The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to
verify it's compatibility with Windows XP' pop up everytime i try to download Direct X 9.0b on to my computer? i dont understand how a windows component wont pass the logo test?

822798 - You Cannot Install Some Updates or Programs:=20
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=3D822798

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"Ian" wrote in message =
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why does 'The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo =
testing to
verify it's compatibility with Windows XP' pop up everytime i try to =
download Direct X 9.0b on to my computer? i dont understand how a =
windows component wont pass the logo test?

reinstall..


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Hi there,

Try the resolutions in this recently released MS article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=822798

Save and then Open the "DX9 Logo Error" patch on Line 189
for WinXP at: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

HTH
Venkatesh [MS India Community Star]


"Ian" wrote in message
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why does 'The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo
testing to
verify it's compatibility with Windows XP' pop up everytime i try to
download Direct X 9.0b on to my computer? i dont understand how a windows
component wont pass the logo test?