Microsoft KB Archive/829778

= Security update for Windows (819696) is re-offered even though DirectX 9.0b is installed =

Article ID: 829778

Article Last Modified on 3/8/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to update the operating system on your computer from the Microsoft Windows Update Services Web site, Security Update for Windows (819696) may be included in the list of critical updates and service packs for you to review and install even though you have already installed DirectX 9.0b. DirectX 9.0b contains the 819696 update.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if either of the following conditions is true:  The DWORD value for the following Registry key is less than 4.09.00.0900:

 You have an earlier version of Quartz.dll



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, reinstall DirectX 9.0b on your computer. To do so, visit the Microsoft Download Center.

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Download the dxwebsetup.exe package now.

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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