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“Latest update to Microsoft's multimedia interface”
by Elena Santos
DirectX is a package of special libraries developed by Microsoft that attempt to improve and optimize audiovisual performance on your system.
These drivers enable you to make the most of modern graphic cards with 3D capabilities, which makes them generally advisable for multimedia tasks and an absolute must-have for gamers – in fact, DirectX is usually a compulsory requirement to install certain games.
Installing DirectX on your computer is as easy as launching the executable file, which in turn will download some necessary components from the web. Then just follow the wizard's instructions and you're done.
Note that, when installed, this new version will overwrite any other previous versions you may have of Directx.
DirectX is an indispensable package of drivers and libraries to achieve an optimal level of performance in games and multimedia on your system.
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OS requirements for DirectX:
- OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
- Essential for video games and multimedia tasks
- The executable file needs to download more data
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From the publisher of DirectX
Microsoft DirectX is an advanced suite of multimedia application programming interfaces (APIs) built into Microsoft Windows operating systems.
DirectX provides a standard development platform for Windows-based PCs by enabling software developers to access specialized hardware features without having to write hardware-specific code. This technology was first introduced in 1995 and is a recognized standard for multimedia application development on the Windows platform.
Simply put, DirectX is a Windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re playing games or watching video on your PC.
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