How to look at the DirectX version of the computer

What does DirectX mean?

DirectX, (Direct eXtension, or DX) is a multimedia programming interface created by Microsoft. Implemented by the C + + programming language, followed by COM. is widely used in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Xbox, and Microsoft Xbox 360 video game development and can only support these platforms. Now the latest version is DirectX 11, created on the latest Windows 7.

Maybe this is not very well known, then do an example to explain, such as we used to play the game, in the installation of a new game, you need to set it, in order to run the game properly, if not set good words will appear unknown fault, such as no sound, no image. This is a hassle for both the game developer and our players. Then, in order to prevent this situation, Microsoft has launched a common application interface, that is, DirectX, as long as your game is based on DirectX, and the computer sound card, graphics card support DirectX operation, you do not need to go back to the game program settings, will be able to operate the game application normally.

How do I view the DirectX version of my computer?

Actually, it's easy to see the DirectX version of your computer, just to execute a dxdiag command. Click "Start-Run", enter the "DxDiag" command on the Run window, and hit enter to open the computer system with DirectX Diagnostics: The following illustration shows: