How to Install Directx
Determine the version of DirectX your system is currently using., Update DirectX to the most recent version available for your system.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Determine the version of DirectX your system is currently using.
Operating systems released prior to Windows Vista are not compatible with certain components of the DirectX Application Programming Interface (API).
Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows will not run correctly with the latest version of DirectX, as it is not not backwards compatible.
Follow the steps to discover which version of DirectX is currently installed on your computer.
Open the start menu and select "Run." Type the command "dxdiag" into the open field and click "OK." Select the "System" tab to view the version your system is currently running. -
Step 2: Update DirectX to the most recent version available for your system.
Users of Windows Vista and Windows 7 can update DirectX to the latest version available at Microsoft's website.
Detailed Guide
Operating systems released prior to Windows Vista are not compatible with certain components of the DirectX Application Programming Interface (API).
Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows will not run correctly with the latest version of DirectX, as it is not not backwards compatible.
Follow the steps to discover which version of DirectX is currently installed on your computer.
Open the start menu and select "Run." Type the command "dxdiag" into the open field and click "OK." Select the "System" tab to view the version your system is currently running.
Users of Windows Vista and Windows 7 can update DirectX to the latest version available at Microsoft's website.
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