A modern computer cannot be imagined without bright dynamic graphics, high-quality sound, and interesting games. On window platforms, all this splendor is built on a technology called directx. It is thanks to her that games and other programs have the opportunity to use the graphic and sound capabilities of computer hardware in full.
Naturally, computer technology does not stand still, and Directx is also regularly updated. Therefore, with the release of the latest game, it is often necessary to update directx on your computer. The operation is quite simple, it is quite within the power of an ordinary user.
Please check the directx version already installed on your system before proceeding with the update. It is possible that it already meets the requirements of the software you are installing, and the update will not be required at all.
To do this, you can use the directx diagnostic tool:
- From the Start menu select Run
- Enter dxdiag.
A window of the diagnostic tool will open, where on the "System" tab, among other useful information, the directx version will be indicated (the lowest line). At the time of this writing, version 11 is current.
If the requirements of the applications you are installing are higher than the version of directx present on the system, then there is no choice but to update directx.
The best place to download the update is from the Microsoft website. Updates from other sites can be modified by hackers, which means they are dangerous.
After choosing the latest version, download the installation file. After the download is complete, you should run it. You will be offered the standard procedure for unpacking the distribution, including a license agreement and choosing a folder for files. After unpacking is complete, go to the selected folder and run dxsetup.exe, which will carry out the actual update.
As you can see, the update procedure is quite simple and quite accessible to everyone, as it requires only accuracy and care, and not special knowledge and skills. However, an unpleasant surprise may still lie in wait for an inexperienced user. The fact is that if your version of Windows is too old, then modern directx may simply not want to be installed in it. In this case, you will first have to install a more modern version of Windows, and this, in turn, often requires a significant upgrade of the computer's hardware.
