How To Download And Install DirectX

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Direct X is a compilation of low level application programming interfaces for handling tasks geared towards multimedia while a system is in Microsoft's platforms. Depending on which OS you're on the latest version of Direct X will be installed either during OS installation or via Windows Updates. Regardless of automated installation, you can install Direct X manually onto your Windows based system by following through this guide.

■In your web browser type www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 into your address bar and hit enter.

Do note: At the time of writing this tutorial the link does not allow you to download the executable. Please use this link here to download the redistributable package.

■Click on the Download and save the executable in a suitable destination.




■Locate the executable and initiate the installer in an elevated command, i.e; Right click installer>Run as Administrator.




■Accept the license agreement by clicking on Yes.




■Extract the contents of the package to a destination of your choosing. If you click on Browse next to the address bar, it will help guide you to an installation directory.




■Click on OK and agree to create the folder if you've suggested a location that warrants one.




■Locate the extraction directory.

■Run DXSETUP.exe in an elevated command, i.e; right click executable and Run as Administrator.




■Accept the license agreement and click on Next.




■Click on Next to proceed.




■Depending on the system specs and the severity of your installation/updating needs the installation will take time.




■Click on Finish to close the installation window.




You have now successfully installed Direct X onto your system.