How to check what version of DirectX you are using

If you use Windows operating system and play games, DirectX is a very familiar name. DirectX supports users to handle multimedia related tasks, especially graphics processing of Game and Video on Windows platform. For some games, new DirectX versions are required to optimize the performance of the Game and the computer configuration. Today, the Software Tips will guide you How to check what version of DirectX you are using.

1. Check through Run

Step 1: You proceed to open the Run by entering Run in the search bar in Start .

Step 2: When the RUN window is booted up you enter dxdiag .

Step 3: Now there will be the following message if this is the first time you use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool . This message asks if you want to check the drivers related to equipment, hardware or not? You choose Yes to continue.

Step 4: Then, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window will appear. Here you track a lot of information related to hardware such as: CPU, Main, RAM, . The last line in the list will show details about your DirectX. As the device of Software Tips is using the latest DirectX 12 today.

2. Check directly

Step 1: You proceed to enter Dxdiag in the search bar in Start and press Enter .

Step 2: Now there will be the following message if this is the first time you use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. This message asks if you want to check the drivers related to equipment, hardware or not? You choose Yes to continue.

Step 3: Then the DirectX Diagnostic Tool will display lots of hardware related information. You follow the DirectX section to know what version you use. As on our device is running DirectX 12 .

Most versions of Windows automatically update users to the latest DirectX versions and do not have an independent installation package. If there is a DirectX error, you can Update it again in Devices Manager .

Thus, the Software Tips guide you How to check the version of DirectX fastest and most accurate . Good luck!