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How To Download And Install DirectX

DirectX. 

How to Download and install DirectX 

1. Go to the DirectX download page on Microsoft's website.

2. Select your preferred language from the drop-down box, and then click Download to save the setup file to your computer.

Screenshot of DirectX download page on the web

3. To complete the DirectX installation, double-click the dxwebsetup.exe file and follow the instructions on the Microsoft website or in the installation program. It should take less than a minute to complete the installation.

Screenshot of DirectX install dialog in Windows 10, focusing on Next button

4. Restart your computer regardless of whether you have been prompted to do so.

5. Restart your computer and check to see if the issue has been resolved by updating to the most recent version of DirectX.

Person downloading DirectX installer

How to Find Out the Current DirectX Version You're Running

DirectX Diagnostic Tool can be used to determine which version of DirectX is installed on your computer by running the program.

1. Open a command-line interface, such as the Run dialog box (WIN+R) or the Command Prompt, and run dxdiag from there.

2. It makes no difference whether you choose Yes or No when a message appears asking whether you want to check for digitally signed drivers when we're looking for them here.

3. Find the DirectX Version entry at the bottom of the System tab's list by selecting it and pressing Enter.

DirectX Diagnostic Tool in Windows 10

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