{"id":559484,"date":"2023-03-04T19:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T16:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2023-03-04T19:00:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T16:00:10","slug":"how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Update DirectX on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2a7ac4d54a8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2a7ac4d54a8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Update_DirectX_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Update DirectX on Windows 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11\/#Why_Update_DirectX\" >Why Update DirectX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11\/#Check_the_Current_DirectX_Version_on_Windows_11\" >Check the Current DirectX Version on Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11\/#Get_the_Latest_DirectX_Version_on_Windows_11\" >Get the Latest DirectX Version on Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-directx-on-windows-11\/#What_to_Do_If_Theres_No_DirectX_Update\" >What to Do If There\u2019s No DirectX Update?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Update_DirectX_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Update DirectX on Windows 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-875230\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/52679485998_8962e4574d_k.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Computer with Windows Lock Screen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"keytakeaways\">Here&#8217;s how to update DirectX:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Settings in Windows 11 by pressing Windows+i.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Windows Update&#8221; on the left-hand menu.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Check for Updates&#8221; on the right<\/li>\n<li>Install any available DirectX updates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>Updating to the latest DirectX version ensures you can run the latest and the greatest <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s on your PC. It also enhances the multi<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>-watching experience on your computer. We\u2019ll show you how you can update DirectX on your Windows 11 machine.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Update_DirectX\"><\/span>Why Update DirectX?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reason to update DirectX is that a newer version enhances the gaming experience on your Windows 11 PC. You can expect <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/353730\/how-to-view-and-improve-your-games-frame-per-second-fps\/\">improvements in FPS and animations in your games. Since DirectX plays a role in all kinds of multimedia functions, an updated version of DirectX can also improve your experience in things like watching videos.<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to update DirectX if you have an issue with your PC, particularly graphics-related problems. The latest version may patch issues in the version you have installed, allowing you to have a bug-free experience.<\/p>\n<p>As of February 2023, the latest DirectX version is 12. Earlier versions include DirectX 11, 10, 9, and 8, but Windows 11 has always come with DirectX 12 preinstalled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What to Do When Your PC Game Lags<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Current_DirectX_Version_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>Check the Current DirectX Version on Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to see <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/258485\/how-to-use-the-directx-diagnostic-in-windows\/\">what DirectX version your system is currently running, use a command in your the Run dialog box and you\u2019ll see the version number.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, first, open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows+R. Then, type the following in the box and press Enter (or click \u201cOK.\u201d)<\/p>\n<pre>dxdiag<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-874092\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-open-dxdiag-windows-11.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"572\" height=\"338\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a \u201cDirectX Diagnostic Tool\u201d window. Here, at the top, select the \u201cSystem\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-874093\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-directx-system-details-windows-11.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;System&quot; at the top.\" width=\"603\" height=\"345\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSystem\u201d tab, you\u2019ll see a \u201cSystem Information\u201d section. Here, next to \u201cDirectX Version,\u201d you\u2019ll see the current version installed on your PC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-874094\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-view-directx-version-windows-11.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"View the DirectX version on Windows 11.\" width=\"730\" height=\"356\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_Latest_DirectX_Version_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>Get the Latest DirectX Version on Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All DirectX updates come to your PC through\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748690\/how-to-update-windows-11\/\">Windows Update\u2014there\u2019s no way to download a DirectX update outside of it. We\u2019ll check for updates there.<\/p>\n<p>To start, open the Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> by pressing Windows+i. Then, in the left sidebar, select \u201cWindows Update.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-874095\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-windows-11-update.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Windows Update&quot; on the left.\" width=\"730\" height=\"358\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the right pane, at the top, click \u201cCheck for Updates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-874096\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-update-directx-windows-11.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Check for Updates&quot; on the right.\" width=\"730\" height=\"313\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Download and install the available Windows updates. This will also update your DirectX version if a newer version is available.<\/p>\n<p>Once the update is finished, you\u2019ll be running the most recent version of DirectX on your computer.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Theres_No_DirectX_Update\"><\/span>What to Do If There\u2019s No DirectX Update?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see a DirectX update in Windows Update, that means a newer version of the tool is not available. Windows Update is the only way to update DirectX, and there are no standalone updates available for this tool anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019re looking to resolve your gaming, graphics, or other multimedia-related issues on your PC, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/787600\/what-to-do-when-your-pc-game-lags\/\">lag\u00a0or visual artifacts, try updating your graphics card drivers. That helps resolve most graphics-related issues with your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What is Direct X 12 and Why is it Important?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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