I was concerned that I didn’t have the most upto date DirectX and for a moment I couldn’t work out how to check. After the interest in my other “How to” blogs like the YFrog post, I thought that other people may have the same problem, so here are the instructions on how to find out what directx version you are using.
The DirectX technology has grown alongside improvements in graphics processing hardware, so you can get the best possible PC gaming experience on Windows. Windows 7 helps you stay right on top of your game, with the best possible visual effects. With DirectX 11, your warp-speed races and mind-bending, inter-galactic feuds can look incredible. Of course great graphics aren’t all about games. With high-end graphics hardware, you’ll also get an unprecedented visual experience for your non-gaming applications. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/features/directx-11.aspx
How to check what version of Microsoft DirectX you are using.
DirectX Version: Mine shows it as being Version 11 – which is the latest version.
Microsoft Download Centre.
ATI Radeon. HOWEVER …. The first DX11 card from ATI was in the 5000 series.
So you will also in some cases need to check if DirectX 11 is supported by your graphics card. Thanks to @BartekWodyk who pointed this out.
Hope this helps 🙂
In Windows XP, and probably most other versions of Windows: *Click Start button * Click Run * Type: dxdiag * Press enter * Lookfor Direct X version line in the dialog that opens
I downloaded directx 9.0c and i started my game combat arms and it still didnt work it said i need directx 9.0c what should i do?
Having the software is not enough, check to see if your graphics card supports that version of directx
How do you download directx with vista?
There is no need to download DirectX for Vista. it already bundles the latest version of DirectX.
Which version of directx gta 4 needs?
Where can you download DirectX 10 for Windows XP?
How do you install directx 9.0c on Windows Vista?
There is no need to install DirectX 9 on Windows Vista. Vista already comes with a version of DirectX 9, known as 'DirectX 9.0l'.
How do you know if you have shader model 3.0?
Since the release of DirectX 8.0 graphics cards have used programs/instructions known as Shader Models to help interpret instructions on how to render graphics sent from the CPU to the graphic card. Many games are increasingly listing Shader Model versions in their system requirements. However these shader versions are tied to the version of DirectX that you have installed on your PC which is then in turn tied to your graphics card. This can make… Read More
Microsoft directx 10 download free version?
Where do you download DirectX 3.0?
There is no need to download DirectX 3. Versions of DirectX up to DirectX 9 are backwards-compatible. So if you have one version, you can use games and programs that require a previous version. Besides, the DirectX 3 installerwasmeant to be used only on Windows 95, and would probably cause problems if installed on later versions.
How do i install directx 9 because when it installs it always says setup could not download file please retry later or check network connection what do i have to do?
Okay, the normal download for directx 9 doesnt really have directx 9 in it, its supposed to download the files it needs when you run the setup. But it doesnt always work that way. What you need to do is download the 'redistributable' version. The redistributable directx download is intended for software developers to package directx with their products, if their product uses directx that is. This version has everything it needs to install directx… Read More
Why does my computer crash whenever I try to skype call or msn video call?
You probably do not have the latest version of DirectX installed. DirectX is a graphics driver that can be downloaded of the DirectX website and installed for free.
What DirectX version is required to support Aero Glass?
A DirectX 9 or better graphics card is required to use the Aero Glass interface.
How do you install the newest version of DirectX on your computer?
DirectX is an integral component of the Windows operating system. If a newer version exists for your operating system, you will find via the Windows Update applet in Control Panel.
Where can you download DirectX Version 6.1 for games?
You do not need to download DirectX 6.1. All versions of Windows from Windows 98 SE on up include DirecTX 6.1 or newer. If you have Windows 95, you should download DirectX 8.0a, available at the link below.
Why won't my PC install DirectX?
Check what promt error you are getting if any. Also check for windows update. And further you an directly download DirectX from Microsofts website
Does directx 9.0 give you a virus?
If you download your version of DirectX from Microsoft, it will not contain a virus. Downloading from untrusted third-party sites may or may not be safe.
What is dx9?
DX9 is a shorter version of the word DirectX 9. There are different ones like DirectX 8 but DirectX 10 is the most popular today. If you want more information on it just type it in on google.com or look it up on tigerdirect.com
Can you view video without directx?
The correct answer is 'yes' in the seance that only Windows run DirectX. Other operating systems run OpenGL instead, so therefore. Yes, you can view video without DirectX. However, every Windows system is shipped with some version of DirectX, and it relies on it to display graphics. So therefore, Windows needs DirectX to view video.
How do you uninstall directx 10?
Uninstalling DirectX 10 from Vista is impossible to my knowledge. Uninstalling the non-official DirectX 10 from XP is not. To so do, you'll need a computer that has whatever version you want to switch to, an uninstaller for 9.0 called UnDx9.bat, and an XP installation disc. Copy all the DirectX files listed by dxdiag from a computer with an earlier installed. 9.0c is confirmed to work. Override all DirectX files while in safe mode. Run… Read More
What command do you use to find out what version of DirectX your video card is using?
Steps for installing d3dx9 34dll?
You need download and install the last version of DirectX.
I have a 64-bit windows 7 computer and the movies PC game should work on it but it wont install everytime I try to install it says library not registered what should I do to get it to work?
Most likely you do not have DirectX installed. Check the disk for such software or Microsoft's website ans search for last version of DirectX.
How do you uninstall DirectX?
There is no ways to uninstall DirectX, it is integrated as a part of graphical sub-system of the Microsoft's operation systems. Officially, the way to uninstall DirectX is to either use System Restore to roll back to the time when you still did not have this version of DirectX on your system, or to reinstall your system and then not install DirectX 9. Many third party uninstallers are also available but most of them are… Read More
What are the Pixel Shader versions for video cards and how do I know which cards support them?
* Any video card supporting DirectX 8.0 or higher has Pixel Shader 1.1. Gmod io. * Any video card supporting DirectX 8.1 or higher has Pixel Shader 1.3/1.4 & Vertex Shader 1.1 * Any video card supporting DirectX 9.0 or higher has Pixel Shader 2.0. * As of DirectX 9.0c there is support for Pixel Shader 3.0. * For Vista only, video cards supporting Direct3D 10 have Pixel Shader 4.0. You can upgrade your Pixel Shader version… Read More
Can you downgrade itunes version 10 to 9?
No. Nor is there any need to. Windows Vista (the only operating system that can run DirectX 10) also includes DirectX 9 for backwards-compatibility.
What direct x do you have?
Click on Start and Run. Type 'dxdiag' and enter. Your DirectX version is written at the bottom of the window.
Why when you try to install DirectX 9.0c would it say it is installed in a split second but when you check the version it is still 9.0b?
I struggled with this very problem for quite some time.. finally I resorted to purchasing a program called DirectX Happy Uninstall from http://www.superfoxs.com/ Which finally allowed me to get the update taken care of. Gotta love Microsoft and their top notch quality products.
What is better directx 9.0c or directx 10?
Where to check computer hardware directx level?
run dxdiag.exe it can be found in C:WindowsSystem32
How do you install PixelShader 1.1?
The pixelshader levels are built into DirectX. If you have the newest version of DirectX and still can't use PixelShader 1.1, then this means that your video card does not support it, and you will need to upgrade your video card. There is no other way around this.
Can a game requiring Pixel Shader 1.1 be used on DirectX 9.0c?
DirectX doesnt have nearly as much to do with this as your video card. Pixel shader technology is hard-coded into your video card and its drivers. No matter what version of directX you are running, if your video card doesnt have pixel shader, your system will not be able to run any games requiring it.
How are you supposed to get directX 8.1?
DirectX 8.1 is old and unsupported. You would be better served by upgrading your directX.
What is DirectX 9?
Microsoft DirectX (all versions) is a set of application program interfaces that allows programmers to code for hardware devices without previously knowing which hardware will actually reside on any given machine. The DirectX program does this by using a middle-man interpreter that interprets generalized commands into commands tailored for the hardware that is installed on the machine that the application is running on. Each new version of DirectX adds to the library of interfaces that… Read More
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What is direct-x 9?
DirectX is software that allows for 2D and 3D animations as well as for sound effects. The most current version is DirectX 11. Without it, there would be no ability to play any of todays new games, or watch videos on the computer.
Where to find directx on Warcraft install?
When World of Warcraft is installed, it asks you if you want to install Direct X.(only if you currently have a previous version)
How to get DirectX x9.0c on a Windows 7 computer?
DirectX 9.0c is not available for Windows 7; to actually install DirectX 9.0c, you would have to downgrade to Windows XP (any edition). In order to play games which require DirectX 9.0c without downgrading your installation of Windows, you must upgrade to DirectX 10.1 or later. DirectX 10.0 (initially included in Windows 7) did not include support for DirectX 9.0c, a decision that Microsoft ultimately repealed when DirectX 10.1 was released.
Is directx 10 compatible with windows 7 or xp?
DirectX is not about your operating system but it's about video card you have. Video cards available today support DirectX 11 and as far as you have drivers for such video card your will support DirectX. Make sure that you update DirectX.
How do you get directx on your Windows 8 computer because I recently got the game Crysis 3 and I need directX 11 but I have a windows computer shoudn't it come installed?
DirectX does not come pre-installed on all computers, you need to download it from Microsoft's website in some cases. Check the related links section below to get a link to the download page
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Minimum System Requirements for PC Game -NBA Live 2008 * OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista * CPU: 1.3GHz Processor * RAM: 256 MB * HDD: 3.8 GB free disk space * Graphics: 64MB DirectX 9.0c compatible Video Card * Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible * DirectX: Version 9.0c Recommended System Requirements for PC Game -NBA Live 2008 * OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista * CPU: 1.3GHz Processor * RAM: 512 MB * HDD: 3.8 GB free disk space *… Read More
How do you get DirectX 10 for Windows 7?
If you want to have DirectX 10 or maybe 11, you have to get a proper video card. DirectX support is not a software feature, it is defined by hardware you have.
How do you downgrade from DirectX 11 to DirectX 10?
just download the program called KMDXC(Just Google it). After downloading select directx 10 and click patch.
Where might one download the Directx software?
The DirectX software may be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center site. By downloading the Direct SDK one will receive DirectX Runtime and all the software that is needed to create DirectX compliant applications.
From where can you get directx 10?
DirectX 10 is included with Windows Vista. It does not work on Windows XP.
Will Sims 3 run with DirectX 10?
How can you fix the error from DirectX stating 'DirectX has encountered an unrecoverable error' when trying to run call of duty 2 on windows 7?
If you're error is something like 'DirectX encountered an unrecoverable error', then you can try this patch to a reloaded version of Call of Duty Ghosts, since Call of Duty 2 has been compromised. Most users say that it's only working on graphics that support DirectX 10. However, there are still some updates to the game, so anyone who wants to buy a new graphics, can do so online.
What should you do if Rome Total War is not working?
if it is an early version of the game apply all the available update patches. RTW had problems with versions of DirectX in its early incarnations.
What command do you use to find out what version of direct x your video is using?
just press winkey+r then type dxdiag and hit enter you can get detailed information about your directx
What are the system requirements for directx 10?
Windows Vista. DirectX is an API, not a program, and as such it has no specific requirements. To use DirectX 10 hardware features, you need a capable video card.
Do Nvidia 9600GT support DirectX 11?
Will Windows Vista work with DirectX 9?
What video cards support Pixel Shader 2.0?
When looking at Pixel Shader, you want to look at which version of DirectX the card supports: DirectX | Shader Model supported 7.0 | None 8.1 | 1.4 9.0 | 2.0 9.0c | 3.0 10 | 4.0 Information taken from http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/132
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