How to Determine the DirectX Version
A simple diagnostic utility presents the DirectX version.
PressWin+Rand in the box typedxdiagthen pressEnteron your keyboard to trigger the command.
In theSystemtab, listed under theSystem Informationheading, the tool returns your current DirectX version.
Match your DirectX version with the Shader version listed below.
DirectX and Shader Model Versions
The Diagnostic Tool doesn’t share the Shader Model version.
HOwever, Vista supports DirextX 11.0 after a platform update.
Windows 7 SP1 supports v11.1 but not 11.2 or newer.
it’s possible for you to learn more in ourguide to downloading and installing DirectX.
DirectX 12 is available only for Windows 10 and Xbox One.
What Games Support DirectX 12?
These games are compatible on PCs with DirectX 12 installed because of their backward compatibility.
How to set up the Latest Version of DirectX?
Microsoft offers updates through the standard Windows Update and through manual download and installation.
