To determine if you need to download Microsoft DirectX Version 8
please perform the following steps:
Open the Start menu on your computer and select the
Run option
Type “dxdiag” into the Run screen and then click the
“OK” button (shown
below).
You should now see the “DirectX Diagnostic Tool” menu appear
(shown below).
Check the “DirectX Version” If the Microsoft
DirectX version is lower then version 8.0, you must upgrade
your version of Microsoft DirectX to use the Advanced Video
Engine. Follow the steps below to upgrade.
Steps to Download and Install the
latest version of Microsoft DirectX
Shutdown BuddyVision™ if it is
running
Visit Microsoft web page and
download the latest version of DirectX.
Access the DirectX website by clicking
here.
After completing the DirectX file download, run the
file so it will install on your computer.
After installation is complete,
restart BuddyVision and select the "Advanced Video
Engine" in the video preferences
window.