Direct 3D problem with the gtx 560ti

[Chrisakky]

Hi there!

So ive just built my new PC but i seem to be having a direct X 11 or direct 3D problem.

I've downloaded the lastest drivers from Nvidia for the GTX 560ti and windows is fully updated.

However, the windows theme and transparency of the task bar etc are stuck at windows basic, and i cant get any screensaver to work as it say Direct 3D is unavailable.

Looking into DxDiag, it seems all options under Directx features are not available, including Direct 3D.

Has anyone had experience with this problem or knows how I can fix it? :helpsmilie:

Tnx

[MTFDarkEagle]

Make sure you have the latest version of directx installed.

[Chrisakky]

Could you please provide a link to the updater so I can be sure I've got the right versions? Tnx

[EtherealN]

google.com <--- type in "DirectX 11". First link should contain what you are looking for.

 

(Direct link is not suitable - it gives region-specific links and I suspect you wouldn't understand a word that was said on the specific one I get.)

[Chrisakky]

I'm sorry but I don't see anything of use there... it just shows how to find what version of directx I have: directx 11. Is there no way to update the drivers or something to activate direct 3D?

[MTFDarkEagle]

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=35

[Chrisakky]

Yep thats right I already had that installed and no luck.

I re-installed the nvidia 500 series drivers and the theme came back and i could get a screan saver working... however I then re-booted and back to basic theme and no screensaver... same with beta drivers.