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DirectX

Microsoft DirectX is a collection of APIs for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, providing enhanced graphical and audio capabilities on Windows platforms. It includes runtime libraries for legacy DirectX SDK components used by some older games.
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Last checked: Feb 26, 2026 2:53pm
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License: FreewareInstaller: Web Installer / RedistributableWinget: Available

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Current: 12 N-2: 9.29.1974.0 Oldest supported: DirectX 9.0c Avg cadence: Every 2660 days

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Includes legacy DirectX SDK runtime libraries for older games; does not modify OS DirectX runtime

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DirectX is integrated into Windows OS from XP SP2 onwards; the End-User Runtime installs optional legacy components without changing the core DirectX version. Latest major version is DirectX 12, included with Windows 10 and later.