Can't load fs2002 on new computer

I just bought a new computer with all the bells and whistles and using
Windows XP Pro. I have been unable to load Flight Simulator 2002. It
keeps telling me the DirectX setup has failed. Windows XP uses DirectX9
and FS2002 requires DirectX8. Has anyone else had this problem and is
there solution to the problem.
gmac33

I've just done my 2nd re-install of XP in 3 days due to a nasty virus
problem. I also installed FS2002 (my fs2004 is on the way back to me from
my mum in Oz) which apart from a small problem after installing SP1 is
running fine.
Er.. anyway, my point is, have you virus checked and updated your machine
fully? The virus I had previously stopped any updates from being completed
and closed down my virus checker and thwarted any attempts at patching or
installing system files like DirectX. To top it all off, it left a mystery
process svchost.exe which was running rpcss.exe at a constant 70% cpu.
I can suggest doing a complete re-format, re-install and installation of a
good virus checker (I used Avast) before anything else and especially
before accessing the internet!

Jafar

Im using XP Pro and FS2002 installed just fine, are you using your
back up disks or the origionals? Im thinking scratched or dirty
cds.....

Doug __[:])

"Jerry MacLeod" wrote in message able.rogers.com...
I just bought a new computer with all the bells and whistles and using
Windows XP Pro. I have been unable to load Flight Simulator 2002. It
keeps telling me the DirectX setup has failed. Windows XP uses DirectX9
and FS2002 requires DirectX8. Has anyone else had this problem and is
there solution to the problem.
gmac33