


It is also recommended to turn on a “system restore” point before installing. There are two things you need to know about the installation of DirectX Runtime: the application cannot be uninstalled and the web installer will offer to deploy “Bing Bar” to your computer, an option you can easily skip. Once you install this software tool, you enjoy lifelike graphics, smoother 3D animation and sophisticated shading. This technology was designed to be backward compatible with older drivers.ĭirectX Runtime is an application programming interface (API) available in three versions: 9, 10 and 11.ĭirectX Runtime 9 is the only version still compatible with Windows XP, and it also provides support for Windows 7, 8 and Vista.ĭirectX 10 is supported in Windows 8, 7 and Vista, and DirectX is supported only in Windows 8 and 7.ĭirectX Runtime 12 is also announced and it is expected for 2015.
