Looking for the latest version of Direct3D for your computer’s system? Don’t worry. Here you’ll learn the correct way to download Direct3D. Read on and find out how…
In this post, you’ll learn:
What is Direct3D?
Direct3D is a graphics application programming interface(API) for Windows operating systems. Part of DirectX, Direct3D is used to render three-dimensional graphics in applications where performance is important, such as your video games. So, for the best performance of your apps like games, it’s important to keep the version of Direct3D that best matches your computer’s Windows system.
How do I download Direct3D?
You may know Direct3D is part of DirectX above. So you can download DirectX to get Direct3D.
DirectX is included in Windows systems. There is no stand-alone package. The updates are available through Windows Update.
Step 1. Check if you have the latest DirectX on your computer’s system
- On your keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key, then press R to bring up a Run box.
- Type dxdiag and click OK.
- You’ll then see the DirectX version of your computer. Check if it’s the latest one with the below table.
Here’s the latest DirectX versions matching with the Windows system (8/23/2018 updated):
Windows System Version DirectX Version Windows 10 DirectX 11.3 and 12 Windows 8.1 DirectX 11.2 Windows 8 DirectX 11.1 Windows 7 DirectX 11.0
If your DirectX is the latest one, great! You also get the latest Direct3D on your computer. If the DirectX version on your computer isn’t the latest one, follow Step 2 to check for Windows Update.
Step 2. Check for updates for your computer’s system
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key. Type check for updates. Then click Check for updates from the list of results.
- Click Check for updates.
How do I fix the Direct3D related error?
If you’ve had the Direct3D error, like Failed to initialize Direct3D, Direct3D Acceleration not available, you’ll need to update your graphics card driver besides installing the latest DirectX;
Moreover, if you would like to improve the gaming experience or system performance of your computer, we highly recommend you always keep your device drivers up-to-date.
Whether you choose to update the device drivers manually, using Windows Update, or using a trusted third-party product, you must have the latest correct device drivers for your operating system at all times.
If you’re not comfortable playing with device drivers, we recommend using Driver Easy. It’s a tool that detects, downloads and (if you go Pro) installs any driver updates your computer needs.
To update your drivers with Driver Easy, just click the Scan Now button, then when it lists the drivers you need to update, click Update. The correct drivers will be downloaded, and you can install them – either manually through Windows or automatically with Driver Easy Pro.
