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What is DirectX SDK used for?

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What is DirectX SDK used for?

Starting with Windows 8, the DirectX SDK is included as part of the Windows SDK. We originally created the DirectX SDK as a high-performance platform for game development on top of Windows. As DirectX technologies matured, they became relevant to a broader range of applications.

What folder do I put DirectX?

It needs version 40, and only that file will do. You’ll find these files in the C:\Windows\System32 folder on your system. On a 64-bit system, the 64-bit libraries are located in C:\Windows\System32 and the 32-bit libraries are located in C:\Windows\SysWOW64.

How do I change my DirectX feature level?

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  1. Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
  2. Expand Display Adapters.
  3. Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to update the driver.

Should I install DirectX SDK?

For targeting DirectX for Windows 7 or later, use the modern Windows SDK instead. Users wishing to install the DirectX runtime for the purposes of playing an older game built using the legacy DirectX SDK should instead install the DirectX End-User Runtime.

Where to find the correct DirectX SDK?

Open dxdiag on your computer by searching for it using search bar.

  • If you find the search result,it means DirectX is installed on your computer. To check its version,hit the enter button at the top result of your search.
  • Visit System by clicking on the System tab available at the top menu.

    • How do I get DirectX?

    Follow the steps to discover which version of DirectX is currently installed on your computer. Open the start menu and select “Run.”. Type the command “dxdiag” into the open field and click “OK.”. Select the “System” tab to view the version your system is currently running.

    How to update DirectX?

    On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type check. Then click Check for updates.

  • Click Check for updates.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions so that Windows Update will automatically download&install the latest DirectX for you (included in the updates).

    • How to find DirectX version in Windows XP?

    Click Start,and then click Run.

  • Type the following into the open field: dxdiag,then click OK.
  • If the following message displays,click Yes.
  • The DirectX Diagnostic Tool opens.
  • On the System tab,note the version of DirectX displayed on the DirectX Version line.

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