How do I download directx?

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How do I download directx?

Hello
I wonder how I download directx on my macbook pro. I have tested to do it with crossover but it doesen't seem to be working.

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Frankensten

Macbook pro 2,66 ghz (15 inch), Mac OS X (10.6.3), Mac os X 10.6.3 snow leopard

Posted on Apr 8, 2010 2:19 AM

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JoeyR

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Apr 8, 2010 5:43 AM in response to Frankensten

You don't. DirectX is tightly integrated with the Windows OS. It will not run natively in OS X (with Crossover or otherwise). You will need to install a version of Windows either using BootCamp or virtualization (Parallels, VMware, VirtualBox). DirectX performance isn't great under virtualization however. Your best bet would be using BootCamp.

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Frankensten Author

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Apr 8, 2010 8:17 AM in response to JoeyR

Hello again
Allright. If I use boot camp, could you give me instructions how to do it safe? When I last tried all my data dissappeared and I had to reinstall snow leopard. (When i tried to start it, it only was like a box with a question mark) However I didn't had an external harddrive to use the time machine so it's totally wasted now.

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JoeyR

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Apr 8, 2010 8:27 AM in response to Frankensten

For starters, I see CrossOver does semi-support DirectX versions 7, 8, and 9. They give support a silver status which indicates you can expect it to be buggy. Considering how complex DirectX is, even a little buggy is a problem.

You can find guides to using BootCamp from Apple here:

http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

The BootCamp Setup Assistant should make the process fairly painless. Note that once you start installing Windows, the Windows installer will install on whatever partition you select. You should select the partition labeled "BOOTCAMP". Selecting any other partition may overwrite your OS X install. The guide posted at the above link makes all of this clear. As it's important to follow the procedures carefully, you may want to see if you can bring up the guide in your native language just to ensure there won't be any confusion.

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