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Đang xem: How To Install The Latest Version Of Directx 11
All modern Windows operating systems include DirectX by default, so you probably won't ever need to install DirectX manually.
However, Microsoft has been known to release updated versions, and installing the latest updates might be the fix to a DirectX problem you”re having—such as dsetup.dll errors—or may give performance increases in your games and graphics programs.
Follow the steps below to update DirectX in any version of Windows. Installing DirectX will take less than 15 minutes.
Depending on the version of Windows you're using, you might not be in need of a new version of DirectX. See the section below these steps to confirm that DirectX will work for your computer. If you're not sure which version your computer has installed right now, there are instructions for doing that at the very bottom of this page.
Select your preferred language from the drop-down box and then choose Download to save the setup file to your computer.
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DirectX Windows Versions
All versions of Windows don't support all versions of DirectX. Here's more on how each version of DirectX works across the Windows family.
DirectX 12 is included with Windows 10 and is only supported in that version of Windows. Updates to DirectX 12 related files are only available through Windows Update. No standalone version of DirectX 12 is available.
DirectX 11.4 & 11.3 are only supported in Windows 10. As with DirectX 12.0, updates are only provided through Windows Update.
DirectX 11.2 is supported in Windows 10 and Windows 8 (8.1+) only. Any updates to DirectX 11.2 related files are made available in Windows Update in those versions of Windows. There is no standalone download available for DirectX 11.2.
DirectX 11.1 is supported in Windows 10 and Windows 8. Windows 7 (SP1) is supported as well but only after installing the Platform Update for Windows 7.
DirectX 11.0 is supported in Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. Support for Windows Vista is available but only after installing the Platform Update for Windows Vista.
How to Find the Current DirectX Version Number
You can check which version of DirectX is installed on your computer through the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
Execute the dxdiag command from a command-line interface, such as the Run dialog box (WIN+R) or Command Prompt.
If you see a message asking about checking for digitally signed drivers, press Yes or No; it doesn't really matter for what we're looking for here.
From the System tab, look for the DirectX Version entry at the bottom of the list to see the DirectX version number.