Ever since Windows 95, Microsoft has developed subsequent versions of DirectX, its collection of APIs aimed at simplifying the most complex multimedia development tasks, especially those relative to video game coding. Thanks to the latter, Windows has become a great gaming platform, being able to put a fight up against video consoles and even beat them in terms of performance and yield.

Version 12 of DirectX

DirectX new configuration and technology approach to the graphics system of building chains of interaction.

• DirectX 11 Update 11 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows 10 PCs but also without a hitch on Windows 7 and Windows 8. Compatibility with this software may vary, but will generally run fine under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP on either a 32-bit or 64-bit setup.
• The Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime installs a number of runtime libraries from the legacy DirectX SDK for some games that use D3DX9, D3DX10, D3DX11, XAudio 2.7, XInput 1.3, XACT, and/or Managed DirectX 1.1. Note that this package does not modify the DirectX Runtime installed on your Windows OS in any way.

Until the arrival of Windows 10, all the versions of this pack of APIs could be downloaded as a standalone and weren't included in the operating system by default. In other words, if you need to get hold of them for Windows 8.1, Windows 7 o Windows Vista (let's hope you've already got rid of XP), you can download DirectX 9, DirectX 10 or DirectX 11. With the latest version of Microsoft's operating system, DirectX 12 is already preinstalled.

DX12 is fully compatible with graphics cards supported by DX11.

Directx 13 Windows 10

These are the main updates that come along in this version:

• CPU and GPU workloads processed separately to gain in performance.
• Correction of flaws that prevented us from knowing the reason why the GPU failed interpreting instructions.
• Improved debugging of both commands and information. In other words, it's easier to identify an error and for the user to notify it and try to fix it.
• Support for 4K resolutions.
• Improvements aimed at laptops.

Nevertheless, this performance improvement isn't shown on some benchmarks because, depending on the graphics card installed on the PC, DirectX 11 may behave better than the most recent version.

Want to download DirectX 12 and install it on your Windows 10 PC? You’ve come to the right place! It’s very, very easy! After reading this article, you should be able to do it on your own easily and quickly.

What is DirectX 12?

DirectX 12 is a set of components included in Windows 10 which allows software, especially games, to work directly with your graphics and audio hardware. Games that support DirectX 12 can boost your GPU performance. So you can enjoy a better gaming experience!

Follow these steps

Step 1: Check which version of DirectX is installed

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Normally, if the current operating system you’re running is Windows 10, you don’t need to download DirectX 12, because it is an integral part of Windows 10. You can follow the instructions below to check which version of DirectX is installed on your PC:

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1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type dxdiag. In the list of search results, click dxdiag to open DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
   
2. Under the System tab, you can view your system information, including the DirectX version.
   

If the version of your DirectX is not DirectX 12, you can follow the next step to download and install DirectX 12 via Windows Update.

Step 2: Download and install DirectX 12 via Windows Update

There is no stand-alone package of DirectX 12 for Windows 10. However, You can download and install the updates of DirectX 12 via Windows Update. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open Windows Settings. Then click Update & Security.
   
2. Click Check for updates to download and install the updates available for your PC. If there are updates for DirectX 12, Windows will download and install the updates for you.
   

Step 3: Bonus tip: Update your drivers automatically

Keeping your drivers up to date can also bring you a better gaming experience. What’s more, by updating your drivers to the latest version, you can also keep your hardware in good condition and avoid many unexpected computer issues.

There are two methods to update your drivers: manually and automatically.

Manually update your drivers– You can update your drivers manually by going to the manufacturer’s website, and searching for the latest driver for your device.

OR

Update your drivers automatically – If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.

1. Downloadand install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. Click Update next to your device to automatically download the correct version of its driver, then you can install it manually. Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (This requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. You get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee).
   
   If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.

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