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Welcomethe the DirectXRedistributable Download Section...
This Page contains a collection from all previous upto the latestDirectX Releases...
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MicroSoftWindows DirectX Releases
| Package Date | File | Language | 95 | 98 | 98SE | ME | 2000 | XP | 2003 | XP64 | Vista | Size / Type |
05 Feb 1996 | DirectX 1.0 | |||||||||||
02 Jun 1996 | DirectX 2.0 | |||||||||||
26 Sep 1996 | DirectX 3.0 | |||||||||||
14 Jul 1997 | DirectX 5.0 | |||||||||||
04 Feb 1998 | DirectX 5.2 | |||||||||||
29 Jul 1998 | DirectX 6.0 | |||||||||||
08 Jan 1999 | DirectX 6.1 | |||||||||||
09 Sep 1999 | DirectX 7.0 | 7358k ZIP | ||||||||||
08 Dec 1999 | DirectX 7.0a | 6285k ZIP | ||||||||||
04 Nov 2000 | DirectX 8.0 | |||||||||||
13 Jan 2001 | DirectX 8.0a | |||||||||||
31 Oct 2001 | DirectX 8.1 | |||||||||||
04 Jun 2002 | DirectX 8.1b | |||||||||||
19 Sep 2002 | DirectX 8.2 | |||||||||||
12 Dec 2002 | DirectX 9.0 | |||||||||||
30 Apr 2003 | DirectX 9.0a | |||||||||||
03 Oct 2003 | DirectX 9.0b | |||||||||||
22 Jul 2004 | DirectX 9.0c |
| Package Date | File | Language | 95 | 98 | 98SE | ME | 2000 | XP | 2003 | XP64 | Vista | Size / Type |
20 Dec 2005 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
07 Feb 2006 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
06 Apr 2006 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
08 Jun 2006 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
14 Aug 2006 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
28 Sep 2006 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
08 Dec 2006 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
02 Feb 2007 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
04 Apr 2007 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
20 Jun 2007 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
20 Jul 2007 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
22 Oct 2007 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
05 Mar 2008 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
30 May 2008 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
11 Aug 2008 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
27 Oct 2008 | DirectX 9.0c * | |||||||||||
16 Mar 2009 | DirectX 9.0c * |
*DirectX 9.0c update note :
MicroSoft iscontinually (rather than releasing a new version) implementingupdates into the DirectX 9.0c branch since 2005.
The Redistributables containlatest code to accomodate new Operating Systems and (supposedly)inputs from DirectX10 Development.
As these are already shipping e.g. with the latest Games, theyare considered safe for use. Technically, that makes it DirectX9.0d in many respects.
Various reports indicate performance increases accrossGames/Benchmarks and provision of needed compatibility withnewest Games.
Officially,Win98/Win98SE is not supported but this may not prevent anyone toexperiment (e.g. extract and manually implement updated .dll's).
Be warned though that this is entirely experimental and couldlead to erroneous Results...
WinME and Win2000 support shows in and out of the official SystemRequirements for some of the latest Updates but so faris working just fine.
AboveDirectX 9.0c Operating System requirements are likely not 100%correct, as conflicting information exists from different sources(e.g. Wikipedia).
If you see a Version correctly installing despite being listedhere as officially not supported (or vice versa), let me know...
ImportantNotes -
The DirectX Versions aboveare offered for archival and/or reference purposes.
(those come in handy when building dedicated retro/legacy PC's orrunning Software that requires a certain DirectX Version)
DirectX can notbe uninstalled by normal means!
Since DirectX commits significant changes to the installedWindows, it is recommended to Backup all Data beforeinstallation.
Either create a Restore Point with your OS or use equivalentUtility Software.
For a forced uninstallation of DirectX, the use of a 3rd partySoftware like
Directx 7 Download Windows 7
Windows 7 Directx 12
Current Windowsversions already ship/install with their own DirectX, thusinstallation of an older Version than already installed is notnormally possible.