http://superuser.com/questions/495303/how-do-i-disable-directdraw-and-direct3d-acceleration-on-windows-8
1. Disable Aero(Mostly not necessary but do it for now) Disable aero
2. Download directx 9.0c control panel from here
3. Extract and run "directx.cpl" as administrator.
4. Goto Direct3D and DirectDraw tabs and uncheck "Allow hardware acce
leration ". 
5. Run dxdiag from Directx tab else from run command and check status
