How to Check Which Version of DirectX is Installed in Windows 10


DirectX is a set of components in Windows that allows software, primarily and especially games, to work directly with your video and audio hardware. Games that use DirectX can use multimedia accelerator features built-in to your hardware more efficiently which improves your overall multimedia experience.

DirectX is a suite of multimedia technologies required by many Windows games. If your PC doesn't have the right version of DirectX installed (the product box should tell you which one you need), your game might not work properly.

DirectX versions and updates by Operating System

Windows 10
  • DirectX 12 is included by default in the latest version of Windows 10. Updates will be available through Windows Update. There is no stand-alone package for these versions of DirectX.

Windows 8, RT, 8.1, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2
  • DirectX 11.1 is included in Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012. There is no stand-alone update package for DirectX 11.1. You can only install this DirectX version through Windows Update in Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012.
  • DirectX 11.2 is included in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. There is no stand-alone update package for DirectX 11.2. You can only install this DirectX version through Windows Update in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

Note To upgrade DirectX further, you will need to upgrade your operating system.

Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
  • DirectX 11.0 is included in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. There is no stand-alone update package for this version. You can update DirectX by installing the service pack and update listed below.
  • DirectX 11.1 is available for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 RS SP1, with Platform Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 (KB2670838).

Note To upgrade DirectX further, you will need to upgrade your operating system.

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This tutorial will show you how to check which version of DirectX is installed in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.



Here's How:

1 Press the Win + R keys to open Run, type dxdiag into Run, and click/tap on OK to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.

The DxDiag tool (dxdiag) reports detailed information about the DirectX components and drivers installed on your system.

The first time you use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, you might be asked whether you want to check if your drivers are digitally signed. It is recommend that you select Yes to help ensure that your drivers have been signed by a publisher that has verified their authenticity.


2 In the System tab, look for the DirectX Version (ex: "DirectX 12") listed under System Information. (see screenshot below)

How to Check Which Version of DirectX is Installed in Windows 10-directx_version.png


That's it,
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