Reinstalling DirectX

 

The DirectX program created by Microsoft is critical in making sure that a game works properly. DirectX is considered the middle-man between your computer hardware and the game you are trying to run. If DirectX doesn't work properly, neither will the game, so it's best to re-install it should you run into a problem with this program. To install or reinstall the newest version of DirectX, follow these instructions:

  1. Click on the following link to Microsoft's DirectX download site:
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/
  2. Click on the Get DirectX Now link.
  3. Select your language from the available drop-down box, and click Go.
  4. Click on the Download button on the upper right-hand side of the window.
  5. Click on the Save button.
  6. Click the Desktop button on the left of the window to designate your desktop as the download location.
  7. Click the Save button to start the download.
  8. Once the download is completed, double-click on the file you downloaded to your desktop.
  9. Follow the prompts during the installation, to install the latest version of DirectX.
  10. Once the installation is complete, verify that the installation worked by launching the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
    1. Click the Start button.
    2. Click on Run.
    3. Type dxdiag in the available text box, and press OK.
    4. On the System tab, make sure that the version of DirectX listed matches the version listed on the Microsoft website above.