DirectX - a set of libraries and software tools that are used to solve problems associated with the release of applications and games for the Windows operating system. On each version of the OS, a certain generation of this software is installed, which corresponds to the capabilities of the installed video card. Each subsequent release of the API package includes all obsolete libraries, so you do not have to install all the releases in a row - just install the latest package. Let's see how you can test DirectX on Windows 7 in many ways.
Standard Tools
A special DirectX diagnostic tool is built into Windows operating systems , which allows you to get acquainted with information about the system, screen, sound, and input devices. There are two ways to access this application: using the command in the Run window or by launching the executive file. Consider both options.
In order to test DirectX on Windows 7, you need to follow these steps:
- Launch the Run app. You can do this using the Start menu and the item of the same name in it, or through the key combination Win + R.
- In the window that opens, enter the dxdiag command and click OK to start the desired application.
- After some time spent collecting information, you will see a window with statistics and information about the system.
- On the first tab "System" is the line "Version DirectX". Opposite it, you will see the number of the current version of the software that is installed on the computer.
- However, not necessarily the version that appears in the first tab is the one that is supported by your video card. To find information about supported libraries, you need to open the "Screen" tab.
- Pay attention to the "Drivers" section and the DDI line for Direct3D. Opposite this item is the generation number of the API package that is supported by your video card.
Now you know how to check DirectX on Windows 7 in two ways - the one that is installed on the computer and the one that is supported by the graphics accelerator of your computer.
The second standard option
You can run the diagnostic tool in other ways. Firstly, you can open the system partition of the hard drive and go to the Windows and System32 directory. In the list of all files, find dxdiag.exe and open it.
Secondly, the user can use the search in the Start menu. To do this, open the menu and enter the name of the executable file. After it appears in the list of found matches, run it. In all ways, you can run the application and check the DirectX version on Windows 7. Also, the described options are suitable for all subsequent versions of the operating system, up to 10.
Third party programs
If you are not satisfied with the standard means of verification, then you can use a third-party utility to check information about the system and equipment. For example, one such program is the popular AIDA64. You can download a free trial version and see the DirectX version on Windows 7 through it.
You need to run the program and select "Operating System" in the main directory with sections. In it, find the line with the name of the software, opposite which the installed version will be written.
To understand which version is supported by your video card, find the DirectX section and open the "Video" tab. Then find the line "Hardware Support". Opposite it, you can check DirectX on Windows 7, which is supported by your graphics accelerator.