

Once again, Windows 8, 8.1, RT 8.1, and even server 2012 comes with DirectX 11.x. There is no standalone download for 11.x or 12.x. Windows 10 and Server 2016 should have the latest DirectX (11.x or 12.x) included and updated through *Windows Updates. At the bottom of that, you'll see DirectX Version listed. Under the System tab, there's a System Information section. This brings up the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag). To check what version you have press the Windows Key + R and type in dxdiag.

The DxDiag tool reports detailed information about the DirectX components and drivers installed on your system and can be used.TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicks Games that use DirectX can use multimedia accelerator features built-in to your hardware more efficiently which improves your overall multimedia experience.Ĭheck which version of DirectX is installed Less What is DirectX?ĭirectX is a set of components in Windows that allows software, primarily and especially games, to work directly with your video and audio hardware. Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8 Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows RT Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Ultimate Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Starter Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Server 2008 Standard Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Windows 10 More.
