This download does NOT include the DirectX 9.0 SDK Extras content, such as Japanese Docs, Symbol Files, Direct3D XFile Exporters, DirectShow DVD components, DirectPlay for PocketPC, and DirectMusic Producer.įor additional information please see DirectX Web site along with reviewing the DirectX 9.0 Readme for last-minute updates. Net developers) DirectX 9.0 headers & libraries Sample applications and source code miscellaneous tools and utilities. Major components include: DirectX 9.0 system components (runtimes) DirectX 9.0 Application Programming Interface (API) Documentation for each of the DirectX core areas (written for C++, C#, or Visual Basic. The SDK contains all DirectX software required to create DirectX 9.0 compliant applications in C/C++, C#, and Visual Basic.
This download includes the complete Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Software Development Kit (SDK). We recommend Windows Millennium and XP users create a 'System Restore' point before installing.
The DirectX 9.0 runtime cannot be uninstalled. To speed up installation, and to avoid numerous problems, copy the win98 folder to a folder on the hard drive (such as c:\win98) and then run setup from there.DirectX 9.0c includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX 9.0 APIs. You may need to disable various acceleration features first, or consider emulators like x86Box or PCem. Note: VMWare and VirtualBox can be problematic with Windows 9x. All others require an appropriate Windows 98 Boot Floppy. Important: Only the OEM Full version is bootable. This will allow systems as old as the 80386 with 8MB of RAM to run Windows 98 (although this will be far from optimal)
Hardware requirements can be bypassed in the setup with the undocumented /nm setup switch. The last version of Microsoft Office capable of running on Windows 98 is Office XP. Other available upgradeable components include DirectX 9.0c, Windows Installer 2.0, GDI+ redistributable, Remote Desktop Connection (XP 5.1), and Text Services Framework. The last version of Internet Explorer that can be installed on 98 SE is 6.0. The Visual C++ 2005 runtime is the last to carry Windows 98 support. Windows 98 Second Edition can be updated with the Microsoft. Windows Media Player 6.2 was also shipped replacing the old classic Windows 3.x/95 "Media Player" that originated with the Windows 3.0 MMC Extensions. DirectX 6.1 was also included with DirectSound improvements. Internet Explorer 4.0 was also upgraded to 5.0 and Internet Connection Sharing made its debut. Windows 98 Second Edition is an update to the original Windows 98 that includes improved modem and sound/audio card support through the Windows Driver Model, improved USB support, Wake on LAN support, FireWire DV camcorder support, and SBP-2 Mass Storage device support.
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