"Direct Draw Expired" error - How to resolve

Have just started getting the direct draw expired message error. Is this something to do with my Voodoo2 drivers, using DirectX? If so, how to correct. Help appreciated, Scott.

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Have just started getting the direct draw expired message error. Is this something to do with my Voodoo2 drivers, using DirectX?
 
If so, how to correct.
 
Help appreciated,
 
Scott

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Have you installed Directx8 recently?
 
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C:\Dos
C:\Dos\Run
\Run\Dos\Run

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Yes actually, I have.
 
If thats what is casing the problem, how do uninstall it.
 
Scott

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Quote:Originally posted by slewis1972:
Yes actually, I have. If thats what is casing the problem, how do uninstall it.Scott

The problem-solver you're searching for is called, "format."



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Look for dxu*.exe in \winnt
 
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C:\Dos
C:\Dos\Run
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Install newev version of DX8 and the problem will go away