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DirectX 12

Recommended

For modern games, Windows 10/11, and current graphics cards.

Current choice For most new games and fresh gaming builds
Windows10 / 11 GraphicsDirect3D 12 ScenarioNew games
  • Direct3D 12 and new graphics APIs
  • Best choice for new games
  • Compatible with modern video drivers

File:directx-12-runtime.exe

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DirectX 11

For games from the Windows 7/8/10 era and projects that need a DX11 renderer.

  • Suitable for many games of the 2010s
  • Often needed for DX11 mode

File:directx-11-runtime.exe

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DirectX 10

For old games and systems requiring DX10 compatibility.

  • For old engines and graphics modes
  • Helps meet the game requirements

File:directx-10-runtime.exe

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DirectX 9

For classic games, D3DX9 components, and old game engines.

  • Helps with d3dx9_43.dll errors
  • Needed by many games of the 2000s

File:directx_Jun2010_redist.exe

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Legacy Runtime

Full package of legacy DirectX SDK components for old games.

  • D3DX, XInput, XAudio, XACT
  • Offline installation without additional download

File:directx_Jun2010_redist.exe

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DirectX file table

DLL rows link to instructions that explain why installing the full runtime is better and what to check after installation.

All DirectX files to download
File Purpose Size SHA-256 Guide Download
dxwebsetup.exeWeb Installer Fast online installation of missing DirectX components for Windows 10/11 288.4 KB
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directx_Jun2010_redist.exeLegacy Runtime Full offline package of legacy DirectX SDK components (D3DX, XInput, XAudio) for old games 95.6 MB
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d3dx9_43.dllD3DX9 component Direct3D 9 library for 2000s games; installed via Legacy Runtime 95.6 MB
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XInput1_3.dllXInput component Gamepad support in old games; often required by launchers from the 2000s–2010s 95.6 MB
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XAudio2_7.dllXAudio2 component DirectX audio engine for old game engines; included in Legacy Runtime 95.6 MB
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D3DCompiler_43.dllDirect3D Compiler DirectX SDK shader compiler; needed by old DX9/DX10 games and editors 95.6 MB
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X3DAudio1_7.dllX3DAudio component 3D audio positioning for old games; resolved by installing Legacy Runtime 95.6 MB
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d3dx10_43.dllD3DX10 component Auxiliary Direct3D 10 library; needed by old DX10/DX11 projects and editors 95.6 MB
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