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When I try to install the June 2010 DirectX SDK, I receive this message:

The DirectX component "Microsoft.DirectX.AudioVideoPlayback.dll" is currently in use by other applications. You must close any applications using the component before setup can continue.

I have closed everything and still get the error. Any ideas?

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I managed to resolve the issue by running the installer (DXSDK_Jun10.exe) as an administrator. Right-click the .exe and choose "Run as administrator".

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Let's see if any program is listed when you try tasklist /m AudioVideoPlayback.dll in a command prompt.

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Ok I tried that and it said no tasks were running that used that dll. – da code monkey Apr 23 '11 at 13:29
It's probably giving you the wrong error message then. But, have you tried installing it in Safe Mode? – Louis Apr 23 '11 at 14:17
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