http://www.tweakfiles.com/misc/directxuninstaller.html

Check that site out for a how to on uninstalling Directx...

Note: this will NOT work for WinME or Win2k

And yes this installer does work wonders, just make sure you follow the instructions, otherwise neither myself nor anyone else will be able to help you other then providing faq's on how to REinstall your OS

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