Today i found a Direct download link of Direct X 9.0c so have fun downloading directly.

This is DX 9.0c for XP. It includes any fixes discovered since the original release. A must for gamers. Web Installer: Download
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Full download ( March 2008): Full Installer Direct X 9.0c Apparently no validation required.

Before applying this Tweaks You should Backup your regestry. Read how to Back Up Registry Before Editing

Enable / Disable Firewall : Open Control Panel and double click on Network Connections. In the new box that appears right click on the Connection and click on the Advanced tab. Check or uncheck the box according to your desire.

Remove Shared Documents :

First, u need to goto Start, then run.

1. Type in regedit in the box.

2. Then, navigate to :

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Explorer My Computer NameSpace DelegateFolders

There will see a sub-key named {59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}. By Deleting this you can remove the ‘Other Files stored on This Computer’ group.

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Some windows users like to use the thumbnail view, especially for browsing through photos and images. It can become a bit of a drain on your system. It is possible to lower the thumbnail size and quality by editing the following registry keys.

First, u need to goto Start, then run.

1. Type in regedit in the box.

2. Then, navigate to :

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft \ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer

Create a new DWORD value called ThumbnailSize, and set the value between 32 and 256.

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