Have you tried running \windows\system32\dxdiag.exe? I've never had trouble installing DirectX but that should at least show you the version you have (if any), what files are installed, etc.
This could be a result of your hardware acceleration not being on. Right click the desktop, go to properties, settings, advanced, troubleshooting and make sure the slider is all the way to the right.
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