What is DirectX and what is it for?

[Alan]

What is DirectX and what does it do? is a very common question, especially among gamers. It is understandable, a person who does not play modern computer toys may well not hear the name DirectX . This is due to the purpose of this application.

DirectX was developed by Microsoft specifically to turn the Windows platform into the basis for developing computer games.

To tell the truth, it is quite difficult to describe what DirectX is, since it is not just some kind of program, but a set of libraries and tools that allow you to reproduce realistic graphics and sounds on a computer.

DirectX appeared specifically to help developers of computer games and multimedia applications and allows you to create programs with very realistic graphics and sounds. Also, since DirectX is "sharpened" for games, it has tools that allow you to process data received from control devices - from a keyboard, mouse, or game joystick. You can download DirectX for Windows at the https://install.download/windows/directx";}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-hyperlink="https://install.download/windows/directx">https://install.download/windows/directx

DirectX itself consists of several modules that are responsible for two-dimensional ( DirectDraw ) and three-dimensional ( Direct3D ) graphics, work with sound ( DirectSound ), control devices ( DirectInput ) and so on.

To get information about the version of the DirectX package installed on the computer and view information about its components, you can call the window Runby pressing the key combination Win + R and enter the command dxdiag :

This window will be useful for fans of computer games. If there are any problems with graphics or sound during the game, then here you can test individual DirectX modules or get information about the version currently installed on your computer.

If there is a need to install a more recent version of DirectX , then I recommend downloading the installation files .