Can't Run DirectXWebInstaller - error creating process advpack.dll

[Garlotch]

When ever I try and run the game: Garry's mod, it says that my Direct X Runtime is out of date. It then takes me to this website.

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

I download the file called: dxwebsetup, but whenever I try to run it and install the software, I get this message:

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"Error creating process <C:\DOCUME~1\Gordon\LOCALS~1\Temp\IXP000.TMP\RunMSI.exe>. Reason: C:\WINDOWS\system32\advpack.dll"

Does anyone know how to fix this?
My specs are:

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Windows 8, 64bit, 500gb hdd size, 4gb ram, CPU: Intel i3 core 2.50gHz, intel HD graphics 4000

Thanks very much

 

[ingtar33]

a quick google search of your issue is telling me it might be a version of windows error. For example downloading a x64 version of direct x, when you have a x86 OS... is your os a 32 bit or 64bit (x86 or x64), and are you trying to download the right version of directx?

 

[Garlotch]

a quick google search of your issue is telling me it might be a version of windows error. For example downloading a x64 version of direct x, when you have a x86 OS... is your os a 32 bit or 64bit (x86 or x64), and are you trying to download the right version of directx?

I have NO Idea, i thought that might be the case, so i tried searching for the Direct X Runtime 64bit version, and couldn't find it. You you possibly provide a link if you find it?

 

[Garlotch]

Nope, there's only one installer

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/161283-directx-runtime-64bit-win-7-a.html

I have no idea what the problem is, i really need help 🙁

 

[ingtar33]

is that version of direct x compatible with windows 8? Have you tried to install it in compatibility mode (windows 7 or xp?)

 

[Garlotch]

It's the direct x 9 setup, and i looked at it, but no. It does not have the option to run the setup in compatibility mode sadly.

 

[ingtar33]

It's the direct x 9 setup, and i looked at it, but no. It does not have the option to run the setup in compatibility mode sadly.

yeah... i don't think you can install dx9 on windows 8...

try this... this might work

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