

This package is localized into Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, and English.įrequently Asked Questions about DirectX update The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable. This download provides the DirectX end-user multi-languaged redistributable that developers can include with their product. If you need the latest DirectX version, the simplest way to update the DirectX on your Windows is download and use the "DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer" from, it provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX - the core Windows technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.ĭownload mirror: DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer Download mirror: DirectX Version Checker.Type: dxdiag, and press enter, look for Direct X version line in dialog that opensĪ freeware utility to check the DirectX version:.Click "Win + R" to open the Run dialog box.If you think you are facing problems with your DirectX installation or finding it difficult in getting a game or movie to play properly on your Windows PC, you might want to run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 will support and come installed with DirectX 11.2. DirectX 11.1 is supported in Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012. Once you have downloaded and run the web installer, you will be required to restart your system.ĭirectX 11 is supported in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer will install the DirectX files your computer is missing. You can search for DirectX from the Microsoft Download Center. You can get more information on this at KB179113.Ģ. You can also manually download and apply the update package that updates DirectX to the latest version for your operating system. Apply the latest service pack or platform update which may be offered to your system. You could use the Windows Update to update your DirectX to the latest available version. Although DirectX is included as an integral part of the Windows operating systems, if you feel the need to update it, you can update DirectX via Windows Update by applying the latest service pack or platform update – or you download and install it directly.ġ.
