[color:"orange"]9) I can't install DirectX 8.1 above DirectX 9.0b... How am I supposed to do that?[/color]
There is a DirectX uninstall program (search Google), but in cases that people have had problems with a newer version, it has been random crashes IIRC, rather then the type of problems you are having. Reverting to an earlier version probably would not help.
Try deleting all of the files in the '..\Divine Divinity\Run\Dynamic' folder.
Then start a new game and see if the problem persists. Save, then use
iZakaroN's SaveEditor (or from
Kiya's site, with description) to boost your stats (especially constitution), re-load and try running to Verdistis or the Dark Forest.
If the new game works, but the latest save does not, there may be a problem in the saved game folder itself. If neither work, it may be a problem with Divinity, in which case re-installing might help.
To re-install, zip or otherwise backup your saved games folder to another location first, just in case. Then un-install, re-boot, shut down all non essential programs (especially anti-virus), re-install the game. You may be able to start the game and see if the problem persists (games saved under the 1.34 patch will not work in game version 1.29, but testing might work in a new game, depending on where exactly the problem occurs). This is usually not necessary, but would help identify problems cause by the patch. After this, re-boot, shut down all non essential programs, install the patch, re-boot, shut down all non essential programs, start the game. This procedure is a bit over-cautious, but the best way to avoid install problems.
If the game will not install, or there are CRC errors during the install, try a different optical drive (if available). Some drives have more trouble with some CDs than others. The SafeDisc copy protection added by CDV (the publisher) can also conflict with some drives. Check the CD for any physical damage; even a finger print or dust might interfere with it reading properly.
