This article explains how to install DirectX on Windows PCs. The steps work on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

All modern Windows operating systems include DirectX by default, so you will likely never need to install DirectX manually.

However, Microsoft is known to release updated versions. Installing the latest updates may fix a DirectX issue you are experiencing, such as dsetup.dll errors. It may also improve the performance of your games and graphics programs.

Follow the steps below to update DirectX in any version of Windows. Installing DirectX takes less than 15 minutes.