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DirectX is a set of components in Windows that allows software, primarily and especially games, to work directly with your video and audio hardware.

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  • Windows
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DirectX was added to AlternativeTo by InvisGhost on and this page was last updated . DirectX is sometimes referred to as Microsoft DirectX. 

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Somehow the directx installer is bundled with Bing Bar. Please check carefully before installation.

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Install from the command line

  • winget install -e --id Microsoft.DirectX

Be careful what you paste into a terminal. Check what a command installs before running it.

What is DirectX?

DirectX is a set of components in Windows that allows software, primarily and especially games, to work directly with your video and audio hardware. Games that use DirectX can use multimedia accelerator features built-in to your hardware more efficiently which improves your overall multimedia experience.