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| “What is DirectX?” | |
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| Installing DirectX | |
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| | DirectX is a system component on which many games are run. It provides a key set of tools to enhance games and multimedia applications. Some PC Download games utilize DirectX and will require it to be installed in order to play. | |
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| | If you need to install DirectX or update your version of DirectX, you can download and install the latest version from | |
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| | http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads | |
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| DirectX Compatibility | |
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| | Your system will need to be DirectX compatible to play a game that utilizes DirectX. If you receive error messages when playing a DirectX game or the game opens to a black screen or locks your computer system, check to make sure your system is DirectX compatible. | |
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| | Click Start and then Run. | |
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| | Step 2 | |
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| | In the Open box, type: DXDIAG | |
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| | Step3 | |
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| | Click OK to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. The tool may take a few minutes to open. | |
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| | Step 4 | |
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| | In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, locate the following information on each tab:
On the System tab: Operating system, Processor, Memory, DirectX Version
On the Display tab: Name, Total Memory, Current Display Mode, Direct3D Acceleration Enabled or Disabled (This information is your video/graphics card information and monitor settings)
On the Sound tab: Name (This information is your sound card information) | |
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| Update computer system | |
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| | If conflicts occur, you may need to update your graphics card, sound card, or other device’s controller or driver. To obtain the latest updates contact the manufacturer of your computer or of the system component that is causing the conflict. | |
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| | For information about how to contact a manufacturer, click the appropriate Microsoft Knowledge Base article number in the following list: | |
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| | 65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K | |
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| | 60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P | |
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| | 60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z | |
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