I posted this at a microsoft site, but i have doubts on how fast or if they will answer the question. so if you've experienced this or have any ideas on how to fix it please post them.

I'm trying to install directx 9 onto my computer so i can play conquest. I recently had to do a non-destructive
restore(in which it restores your computer to default
setting while maintains files on your computer) so when i
did this it apparently reset to the directx version i
started out with when i got the computer(which is 8.1) So i
downloaded the file to install directx 9 then after I got a
message that said

Software Installation

The software you are installing has not passed Windows logo
testing to verify it's compatability with windows XP

the software will not be installed contact your system
administrator.


I don't know what the message means, but i'm sure that
directx 9 is compatable with XP as i have installed it
before with no problems.

My Computer Information - General

Specifications
HP Pavilion 06
System Model: DA192A-ABA 734N
BIOS Version: Phoenix Technologies, LTD AM37307


Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version: 5.1.2600
Service Pack: 1.0
Location: C:\WINDOWS
PID: 55277-OEM-0011903-00106
Hot Fix: q330638


Memory (RAM)
Capacity: 512 MB


Processor
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
Version: x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1
Speed: 1998 MHz


General Computer Info
System Name: OCONNER
Domain: WORKGROUP
Time Zone: US Eastern Standard Time
Connection: Workstation (standalone)
Proxy Server: None
IP Address: 192.168.0.102
IPX Address: Not Enabled


Local Disk
Total Capacity: 74.51 GB
Sum of Hard Disks: (C: D: )
Used: 25.17 GB

Free: 49.34 GB

assistance would be appriciated.

Have you just tried the install of the directx that ships with conquests? Either way, I'd ignore this message (if it lets you install anyway). :)