Directx updater windows 10

If you’re looking to update DirectX on your Windows 11 or 10 computer, you’ve come to the right place. Read on and check it out…

If you don’t know the current version of DirectX on your computer, please start with Step 1: check your version of DirectX.

If you already know that the version of DirectX isn’t the latest (which is DirectX 12 at the moment), please start with Step 2: Update DirectX.

Step 1: Check your version of DirectX

If you’re not sure what version of DirectX your computer is running, you can check it before updating it.

Here’s how to check your DirectX version:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key, then copy & paste dxdiag into the box and click dxdiag.
   
2. Check out your DirectX version in the first page of the report.
   

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Step 2: Update DirectX 

Once you know that you are not running the latest DirectX, you can follow the steps below to update DirectX.

Since there is no stand-alone package of DirectX available in Windows 10, you can only update DirectX via Windows Update.

On Windows 10:

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

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

On Windows 11:

1. On your keyboard, hit the Windows key, then type check for updates, then click Check for updates.
   

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2. Click Check for updates, and Windows will scan for any available updates.
   

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3. If there are available updates, Windows will automatically download them for you. Restart your computer for the update to take effect if needed.
   

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4. If there are no available updates, you’ll see You’re up to date like this.
   

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Bonus tip: Update your device drivers to improve your gaming experience

If you want to ensure the stability of your computer and have more immersive gaming experience, it’s important to keep your drivers up-to-date. There are two ways you can update your device drivers: manually or automatically. If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.

1. Download and install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   

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3. Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
   

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4. After updating, restart your computer to take effect.

If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.

That’s it. Hope this article serves its purpose and feel free to comment below if you have any other further questions. 

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Having an up-to-date DirectX is vital in running any multimedia, especially for gaming on Microsoft operating systems. 

This guide will show you how to check the current DirectX version on your PC and give you easy-to-follow steps o update your DirectX. It’s a relatively easy fix, so fasten your SATA connector cables and let us dive right in.

How to Check Your Current DirectX Version

Before you update your DirectX, make sure which version is currently installed. Some PCs that use older GPUs will not support DirectX 12, so it is essential to know which generation of Dx12 to download beforehand.

The steps to see your current version are:

1. Open your Windows Start Menu
2. In the search bar, type “Dxdiag” and press Enter
3. In the “System Information” window look for “DirectX Version.” 

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You can see the generation of DirectX above as DirectX 12 and the exact version listed below it. The same steps to check your version of DirectX apply for Windows 8 or Windows 7.

BY DEFAULT, DirectX 11.3 and 12 come pre-installed with Windows 10 Operating Systems. 

How to Download and Update DirectX 12 

There are two ways to update DirectX 12 on Windows. The first one is to download it manually from the official Microsoft software support page. 

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To install the software after downloading, follow these steps:

1. Go to your “Downloads” folder and right-click on the DirectX installer. 
2. Right-click it and select Run as administrator. 
3. Give Necessary Permissions and Start Install.
4. After installation, Restart your computer to apply the new effects.

The second way of installing DirectX 12 is by forcing windows to update your Operating System.

Here is how to ensure that your Windows PC is running the latest available software version.

1. Click on the Start Menu 
2. Click on Settings, located on the right side of the panel
3. Click on Update and Security
4. Click on Check for Updates and Install any Pending Windows Updates
   

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After the updates are installed, please restart your computer and check the new DirectX version with the steps we showed you earlier to verify that it is updated.

Install DirectX in Safe Mode

To update DirectX indirectly, this is how to force Windows to perform a manual Software Update to the newest Windows Operating System version. 

If you have trouble installing DirectX, try to run your Windows in Safe mode. Here is how to do it:

1. Open your Windows Start Menu 
2. Hover over the arrow next to “Shutdown” on the bottom right of the menu
3. Hold your Shift key and then click on “Restart.” 
4. You will be greeted with a blue popup screen (fear not, it’s not that blue screen)
5. Click on “Troubleshooter” and select Advanced Options 
6. Click on Startup Settings and Press Restart
   

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7. When your PC Restarts, you will see a similar interface again
8. This time press the number 4 or F4, which will force Windows to run in Safe mode

The reason to run the DirectX installer in Safe mode is that Safe mode causes the default factory settings and can help with compatibility issues. Other software you have prevents you from installing newly downloaded internet files, such as Anti-Virus software. 

Uninstalling DirectX

Uninstalling DirectX 12 is not possible because it is part of the primary default Operating System files that come with Windows. It is vital in running many applications correctly. 

Suppose you are having issues with your software-related Gaming applications. In that case, the best option is to update your GPU drivers instead of tinkering with different DirectX versions.

After updating your GPU drivers, make sure that monitor drivers are up to date.

System and Hardware Requirements to Run DirectX 12

If your Operating system is Windows 7 or newer, you can run DX12 as long as your GPU supports it.

DirectX 12 is currently, as of writing this article, supported by all NVIDIA graphic cards built on the Kepler, Maxwell, Pascal, Turing, and Ampere architecture. In other words, any GPU that has a name that starts like 600, 700, 900, 1000, 2000, 3000.

All GPUs are newer for AMD, and the 77xx series fully supports the DX12.

Please note that DirectX12 is not available for any Apple desktops or laptops that run the Mac OS. It is strictly owned by Microsoft and developed exclusively to run on Windows. Depending on the updates ahead, it might become available for some Linux versions.

Windows Versions Incompatible With DirectX 12

Any windows versions, including or newer than windows 7, can run Dx12, but note that some titles might not run properly on a Windows 7 with the DirectX 12 version. Technically, Vista also supports it, but please don’t use Vista; no person deserves that punishment.

If you face any compatibility issues, run the game on Windows 7 with DirectX 12 and use DirectX 11 instead. 

Benefits of Upgrading to DirectX 12

DirectX boasts an impressive performance leap over the older generation – DirectX 11, most notably in the power efficiency optimization and the raw performance boost.

It is estimated that DX12 is around 50 percent faster than DX11. In other words, you should always aim to have DX12, as it is literally like getting a free GPU upgrade. It might be time to drop the legendary GTX 550-ti and opt for the newer GPUs instead. 

The third benefit of DX12 is related to game optimization and stability. Having DX12 gives you backward compatibility with all titles that were made to run on older DirectX versions, so don’t worry you can still run and use emulators for games from the past on it.

Summary

• Having the latest version of DirectX – DX12 lets you enjoy performance gains in all areas. Practically all new game releases are designed and made to work with the DX12 platform in mind.
• DirectX can’t be uninstalled, so if you have trouble in game crashes or artifacts its most likely an issue related with your Display or GPU. Whatever you do DON’T install 3^rd party apps that claim to “Uninstall DirectX 12 for free”.
• Always download DirectX directly from Microsoft’s site to avoid outdated versions and malware.