[bryan986]

If your computer does not require directx8 to run something or is running fine with a lower version, do not upgrade to past directx7. directx8 is horrible as far as I can tell. There have been many reports of things stopping working after the install of directx8. Right know, I am pretty sure that directx8 is the reason my cd-drive is not working. directx8 is very buggy and microsoft needs to make directx better before you should upgrade. Avoid it if you can.

[rhettman5]

Dunno, downloaded it soon after it's release, never had a problem, I play Games such as Deus-Ex and Unreal Tournament without a hitch, you may look farther for your CD Rom problem....Rhett