DirectX

DirectX
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Elena Santos

“Latest update to Microsoft's multimedia interface”

by Elena Santos about DirectX

DirectX is a package of special libraries developed by Microsoft that attempt to improve and optimize audiovisual performance on your system.

These DirectX 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. This installer will keep you updated with any 9.0c and previous versions of Direct X. Direct X 11 is not available as a standalone download, but is downloaded as part of installation processes.

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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DirectX (4) User reviews

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    i used the download link at top of site sorry i didnt dl the toolbar or the regcleaner pro thing i use my own... sorry but on the... More

    • Review of DirectX - 14 Apr 2012
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  • MannanVeer Singh MannanVeer Si
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    Not installs

    It Just Not Installs and says 'A cabinet file necessary for installation can't be trusted'. It Is Essential for Games and I bet it download from an other server and not from MICROSOFT!!!... More

    • Review of DirectX - 31 Dec 2011
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  • Protochaud Protochaud
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    All this did was stick Bing on my Firefox after I told it not to, and didn't even give me the directx download. I am not happy.... More

    • Review of DirectX - 02 Jan 2011
      This review is liked by 514 of 603
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