How to tell which version of Direct X is installed in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you how to check which version of DirectX is installed on a Windows 10 computer.

  1. From the Windows Start button, type dxdiag in the Windows Search box.
    Windows 10 desktop, Windows Start menu, dxdiag search
  2. Open dxdiag to run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
    DirectX Diagnostic Tool
  3. The DirectX the computer has installed is listed beside DirectX version in the diagnostics screen.
    DirectX Diagnostic Tool, DirectX version

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