Windows 10: Internal Error while installing older version of DirectX on Windows 10

Hello,


I have been trying to install old versions of directx in order to play some older games.

I have been consistently getting an "internal error" when trying to use directx installation tools.

I have tried both the DirectX End-User Runtimes file, and the web installer version and they both give me the same error (even while ran as administrator.

I have tried reinstalling my graphics drivers as well.

This is an excerpt from the error log:


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[12/19/18 11:14:21] module: dsetup32(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 280, function: CSetup::InstallPlugIn



DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn() failed.



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[12/19/18 11:14:21] module: dsetup32(Mar 30 2011), file: setup.cpp, line: 1727, function: CSetup::SetupForDirectX



InstallPlugIn() failed.



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[12/19/18 11:15:16] module: dxupdate(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 6637, function: CMDXInstall::Install



Failed API: InstallAssembly()

Error: (0x80070005) - Access is denied.







Unable to install Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3DX.dll.



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[12/19/18 11:15:16] module: dxupdate(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 2165, function: ExecuteCab



MDXInstall::Install() failed.



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[12/19/18 11:15:16] module: dxupdate(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 5776, function: DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn



ExecuteCab() failed.



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[12/19/18 11:15:17] module: dxupdate(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 6637, function: CMDXInstall::Install



Failed API: InstallAssembly()

Error: (0x80070005) - Access is denied.







Unable to install Microsoft.DirectX.dll.



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[12/19/18 11:15:17] module: dxupdate(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 5796, function: DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn



MDXInstall::Install() failed.



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[12/19/18 11:15:17] module: dsetup32(Mar 30 2011), file: dxupdate.cpp, line: 280, function: CSetup::InstallPlugIn



DirectXUpdateInstallPlugIn() failed.



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[12/19/18 11:15:17] module: dsetup32(Mar 30 2011), file: setup.cpp, line: 1727, function: CSetup::SetupForDirectX



InstallPlugIn() failed.


Is there any other method of installing DirectX or remedying this issue?

Thank you.



***Original title: Can't install old directx versions on Windows 10.***

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DirectX related issues and not able to activate DirectPlay

Hi,

There are various reasons why you are getting an internal system error related to DirectX on your computer. It is possible that the current version of the DirectX installed on your computer is incompatible with your games or some log files are corrupted.
To properly isolate your concern, please provide us the following information:

• Did the issue start after a system update?
• What is the DirectX version installed on your computer. To check, you may follow the steps on this
  
  link.

In the meantime, we recommend that you change the compatibility settings on your computer by following the steps on this

link to make older programs compatible with Windows 10.

For Windows Update issues, please create a new thread under Windows 10 > Update and Recovery.

 

directx error while installing

Hi,



To assist you better, please answer the below:

• 
  Which version of DirectX are you trying to install?
  
• 
  What is the current build installed on your computer?
  
  (To check the build, Press Windows + R keys to open
  Run command, type Winver
  and press Enter)
  
• 
  Have you made any changes on the computer prior to this issue?
  
• 
  What is the current version of DirectX installed on Windows 10?
  

I suggest you to install all the updates on your computer.

Follow the steps below:

• 
  Click on search
  bar, type Windows Update.
  
• 
  Select Check for Update.
  
• 
  Download and
  Install the latest Windows Updates.
  

I also suggest you to refer the link on How to install the latest version of DirectX and check if it helps.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/179113#bookmark-which version installed



Hope it helps. Revert to us with the results, will be glad to assist you.



Thank you.

 

internal error occured while installing directX

I tried to install a game called warframe. The data was downloaded properly and needed directX to be installed which it did automatically. The setup unfortunately failed as directX couldn't be installed and the game is now unplayable as long as i don't install
directX. I tried installing DirectX through web installers and through offline installer but both gave the errors as follows:

An internal system error occurred.

Please refer to DXError.log and DirectX.log in your windows folder to determine problem.

I've tried different versions of directx but all give the same error.

What can i do now?