i had the same problem on another program the missing dx29 thing
and dling from m$ doesn't help however if you find a demo with dx9c bundled with it
well that is what fixed mine.
just cant remember the name of the game
but then i just got finished haveing some realy good sex and i'm damn tired right now.

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the monkey will pay for the new title he has bestowed on me!