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If you game on Windows, you’ve probably heard of DirectX.
What Is DirectX?
Note that DirectX isn’t the only graphics API.
We’vecompared DirectX to OpenGL, one of the most popular alternative graphics APIs.
What Version of DirectX Do I Have?
If you’re on an older, unsupported Windows version, your gaming experience won’t be ideal.
To do so, pressWin + Rto open theRundialog, then typedxdiag.
You’ll see a window titledDirectX Diagnostic Toola moment later.
If you’re on Windows 11 or Windows 10, you should seeDirectX 12here.
Check for Windows updates if not.
How Do I Download DirectX?
In modern versions of Windows, you don’t need to download DirectX directly.
As it’s part of Windows, you’ll get updates via Windows Update when any are available.
you’ve got the option to alwaysmanually check for Windows updatesif you like.
Why Do I Have So Many DirectX Versions Installed?
Should I Uninstall or Reinstall DirectX?
There’s no official way to uninstall or reinstall DirectX.
you’re free to’t remove it from theAppspanel of theSettingsapp in Windows.
But there’s no reason you would need to, as it’s not a normal program.
It’s a core part of how Windows displays graphics.
As mentioned above, don’t worry about having several versions of DirectX installed.
You shouldn’t give a shot to delete individual DirectX files in the folders mentioned above.
That could cause games or other programs to stop working properly.
