DirectX: 9.0c, 10, 11. How to determine the installed version? How to remove DirectX?

DirectX is used by games, programs and drivers - the presence of all the necessary libraries in the current version is the key to stable operation of Windows. You can remove installed modules if necessary, or reinstall. Below we will look at the features of removing DirectX in different versions of Microsoft OS and provide detailed uninstallation instructions that may be useful for beginners and experienced users.

Why remove DirectX

The need for uninstallation appears when the update process fails, one or more libraries are damaged, or when running very old games. In the latter case, files are required that are no longer used in current versions of DirectX.

Problems with the operation of libraries arise when files are carelessly deleted by the user directly and when they become infected with viruses - security software installed on the computer automatically removes malicious code. As a result, the operating system begins to become unstable - this is expressed in the form of decreased performance and the inability to launch some games.

Before uninstalling, try updating DirectX if there is no need to install an older version. Press the R while holding the Windows . In the window that opens, enter the dxdiag and click OK.

The DirectX Monitor Tool will launch. The version will be indicated at the bottom of the first page. If necessary, update it to the latest one - download DirectX from our portal or the Microsoft website. Just run the installation and wait for the process to complete.

How to update DirectX on Windows 10?

Update

1. Open Computer Settings.
2. Go to the Update
   and Security section.
3. Click on the “Check for updates” button.
4. Agree to install updates.

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Preparing to uninstall DirectX

Go to Control Panel . Select System and go to Advanced system settings .

Open the System Protection and click the Create - a restore point will be saved, thanks to which you can return Windows to a working state if problems arise after removing DirectX.

Specify identification information that allows you to determine the recovery point, which will be displayed in the list in a special window. Usually the removal and installation of DirectX goes without problems, but insurance is never superfluous.

Download the current version. Go to the Microsoft website or download from our portal - DirectX is distributed completely free of charge. Save the files in a separate folder, from which you can then launch the installation by clicking on the Setup.exe .

The version of DirectX that is required to run the old game can be downloaded from a disk or an image file downloaded from the Internet. Typically, developers provide the software that is required to run it - look for folders with names like Support, DX, Res, Drivers , etc.

How to remove Direct X

If you want to uninstall DirectX to fix problems, install a new/previous version of DirectX, or for a clean installation, there are several simple ways to do this. In the article below you will find detailed information about what DirectX is and how to completely remove it along with all files and components.

What is DirectX

First released in 1995 by Microsoft, DirectX is a set of Windows components, a kind of “layer” between the video card and games. In simple terms, with the help of DirectX, the computer can fully use all its computing power to render beautiful graphics.

DirectX is an interface that acts as an intermediary to handle various multimedia and gaming-related tasks. It is needed for smooth running of applications containing multimedia elements such as graphics, video, 3D animation and rich sound.

DirectX consists of five components:

• DirectDraw, for processing 2D graphics. An interface that allows you to define 2D images, textures, and manage double buffers (a method for modifying images);
• Direct3D - for processing 3D graphics. Interface for creating 3D images;
• DirectSound - for processing 2D sound. Interface for integrating and coordinating sound with images;
• DirectPlay - for multi-user or network processing. A plugin for end users, also used by developers to test applications;
• DirectInput - for processing input devices.

You may need to remove DirectX for a variety of reasons. For example, if you decide to install a new or old version of DirectX, if you want to do a clean installation in case of errors or file corruption, etc.

Possible problems when uninstalling DirectX:

• DirectX is not listed in Programs and Features;
• you do not have enough access to uninstall DirectX;
• a file required to complete the uninstallation cannot be run;
• incomplete deletion due to an error;
• another process that is using the file stops the DirectX removal;
• DirectX files and folders can be found on the hard drive after removal.

DirectX cannot be uninstalled due to many other problems. Its incomplete removal can cause many problems, so it is very important to completely remove DirectX and all its components. To do this, follow the step-by-step instructions given in the article below.

How to completely remove DirectX

On a note! Recommended method: A quick way to remove DirectX using the Perfect Uninstaller utility.

Method 1: Uninstall DirectX through Programs and Features

When you install a new utility, it appears in the list of all programs that have been installed on your computer. You can find this list in Programs and Features. With its help, you can not only view the list of all installed programs, but also remove unnecessary software. So when you want to uninstall DirectX, the first solution is to uninstall it using this list.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. You need to open a list of all programs that have been installed on your computer. Click “Start” and enter “Control Panel” in the search box (as in the example below).

The removal process will begin.

Uninstallation on Windows 7, 8 and 10

DirectX libraries are part of the Windows 7 and later OS versions. It is impossible to delete files using standard means. Uninstallation is carried out using special programs and utilities:

• DirectX Happy Uninstall;
• DX Killer;
• DX Eradicator;
• and other similar solutions.

Run the program and remove DirectX - the operation will take no more than a couple of minutes. The interface of the uninstallation utilities is quite simple - any user with at least minimal experience in Windows can easily understand it. Reboot if a corresponding message appears after deletion.

Install DirectX from scratch. Open the folder with the files and run the installation. Installation will take 2-3 minutes. After the process is complete, restart your computer - the operating system will now use the installed version of DirectX.

How to remove DirectX 9 on Windows 7, how to roll back direct to an earlier version

DirectX is a graphics library that combines many ready-made textures, constant values, functions and actions that ensure the normal operation of Windows. First of all, this program is necessary for the correct display of graphics in computer games.

As a rule, the user does not need to disable or remove DirectX, and these actions are not provided by Microsoft - system libraries are built into the OS and cannot be removed using standard methods. Avid gamers who need to get rid of Direct have to use special programs.

Why remove DirectX

The user may need to remove system libraries in several cases:

• When installing a new game, a system conflict occurs - the program refuses to work with DirectX.
• You accidentally deleted system files associated with Direct and disrupted its normal operation.
• Update Center error messages constantly appear on the PC screen.

Perhaps these reasons may seem frivolous to some, but working in a system where at least one of the above points exists is not just inconvenient, but even unbearable. However, before deleting system libraries, it is worth considering other options to solve the problem:

• If the game fails to launch, the best option is to reinstall the latest one. If you do not have the original installation disk (i.e. you downloaded the distribution from a torrent tracker), search the Internet for the installer of the current version, download it, run it and wait until the installation is complete. After that, restart your PC and reinstall the game. Alternatively, you can try to disable a later version of the direct in the game itself (for example, if you have version 11 installed, but version 9 is required) - write “RenderDevice.DX11Enable 0” in the game console.
• If system files are damaged , do the same as in the previous paragraph - download and run the installer of the current direct. You can use the web installer - it will analyze the system and the version of system libraries installed in it, and then update it, adding the missing files.
• If DirectX persistent errors occur after the next update, the best possible option is a complete reinstallation of Windows. You can try to use a rollback, but in this situation it is unlikely to help.

How to find out the DirectX version

Before taking any measures to remove the direct, you need to find out what version of the libraries is installed on the system. As a rule, each Windows OS has a certain version installed by default: the ninth in XP, the tenth in Windows 7, the eleventh in Windows 8. However, to find out for sure, you will need to run a system utility called DirectX Diagnostic Tool.

1. Enter the Start menu . At the bottom, in the search bar, enter dxdiag, and then run the found dxdiag.exe file by double-clicking LMB.
2. In the Diagnostic Tool window that opens, on the “System” tab, the installed version of the directive will be displayed.

If the installed version is lower than you need, and you cannot update it to the latest, try downloading the latest drivers for your video card. If the manufacturer of this model has not stopped supporting it, most likely, the current version of the directive will be installed along with the drivers.

Uninstallation in Windows XP

In earlier versions of the Windows XP operating system, DirectX was installed by users themselves. In later developers, version 8.0 was embedded. In the first case, no special programs are required - select the Add or Remove Programs component the Control Panel , click on the DirectX icon and uninstall by pressing a couple of buttons.

Files and libraries that are part of the operating system can be removed using one of the programs mentioned above. Before uninstalling, it is also recommended to create a restore point for the operating system.

After uninstallation is complete, restart your PC . When the operating system boots, install the required version of DirectX. An additional reboot may be required after installation.

After Windows starts, the installed components will be ready to use. The uninstallation and installation algorithm is the same for all XP builds.

DirectX versions for download and update

Usually it is enough to install the latest version of DirectX for a particular game to work. Therefore, in theory, you need to provide only one link to DirectX 11. However, it also happens that the game refuses to start and requires installing a specific version... In this case, you need to remove DirectX from the system, and then install the version that comes with the game* (see the next chapter of this article).

Here are the most popular versions of DirectX:

1) DirectX 9.0c - supported by Windows XP, Server 2003. (Link to Microsoft website:)

2) DirectX 10.1 - includes DirectX 9.0c components. This version is supported by OS: Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. ().

3) DirectX 11 - includes DirectX 9.0c and DirectX 10.1. This version is supported by a fairly large number of operating systems: Windows 7/Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2/R2 with x32 and x64 systems. ().

The best way is to download the web installer from the Microsoft website - https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/download/details.aspx?id=35. It will automatically check Windows and update DirectX to the correct version.