Microsoft KB Archive/191490

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

PSS ID Number: 191490

Article Last Modified on 5/14/2001

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 98
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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This article was previously published under Q191490



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

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Technology: kbWin95search kbWin98 kbWin98search kbZNotKeyword3

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