How to Download and Install DirectX?

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What is DirectX?

DirectX is a collection of components that helps software, mostly games , to get direct connectivity with video and audio hardware. In windows using DirectX the multimedia accelerator has a direct access to the audio and video hardware which improves the overall gaming experience.

Tip – You may not need a new version of DirectX it mostly depends on the version of windows installed on your systems we have provided a detailed list of the version required according to your windows.

Check version of DirectX installed in your computer?

1. Windows 10

  • Click on start menu and search, DxDiag and search results will appear.
  • Tap or click on DxDiag from the results.
  • From DxDiag click on the system information section and look for the version installed in your pc.

2. Windows 8.1 or 8

  • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap search/click on start menu and search, DxDiag and search results will appear.
  • Tap or click on DxDiag from the results.
  • From DxDiag click on the system information section and look for the version installed in your pc.

3. Windows 7 or earlier

  • Click on start menu and search, DxDiag and search results will appear.
  • Tap or click on DxDiag from the results.
  • From DxDiag click on the system information section and look for the version installed in your pc.

How to Download and Install DirectX

  1. Open the Microsoft website and navigate to DirectX page
  2. Chose your choice of language from the drop-down menu and click on download to install the setup file on your device. .
  3. Once the download is complete Open the dxwebsetup.exe file and follow the instructions to install it on your PC. It should take only few minutes to install.

Tip – Read all the instructions carefully before installing you might be asked to install some other items such as binge bar. Uncheck any other applications you don’t need on your PC.

  1. Restart your computer even if you are not asked to do it.
  2. Once you restart your computer see if updating to the latest version helps you in the troubles you were facing before.

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