The question of how to remove Direct X for Windows 7 worries many users. True, they are not fully aware that it is not worth doing such things. Nevertheless, for the most inquisitive users, you can offer several options for carrying out such actions (although this is sometimes unsafe).
Understanding How to Remove Direct X for Windows 7
Let's start with the basics. The platform (program) “Direct X” is one of the most necessary components of the system, which allows you to fully use all the features of multimedia or play modern games. And in some cases, the presence of this platform in the operating system is necessary for the operation of some components of Windows.
In the seventh modification of the OS, the 11th version of the platform is "wired", so the question of how to remove Direct X for Windows 7 using regular tools can give a very clear answer - nothing! That is, even in the program section this component will not be shown.
Another thing is that for some reason the Direct X 9 modification remains in the system (although this is unlikely, since versions 9 and 11 cannot coexist at the same time). The ninth version itself refers exclusively to Windows XP, and you can remove it only if both systems are installed on the computer in parallel, or a virtual machine is used for one of them. In the case of Windows 7, the 11th version of the platform already initially replaces Direct X 9. That is why it remains to speak only about the removal of the "wired" modification. But this is not so simple.
Microsoft Direct X: Uninstalling the Simplest Method
Nevertheless, if the question of uninstalling the platform is absolutely necessary, in the simplest case, you can use a small utility called DirectX Eradicator.
It "weighs" only a few hundred kilobytes, does not require installation on a computer and allows you to remove the platform not only from Windows 7, but also from Vista, and from the export. However, its use is fraught with unpredictable consequences for the stability of the system (in the message that is issued when you try to uninstall, this is stated in plain text). So, you will have to use this application at your own risk.
Using the utility to remove the 11th version
There is a more cardinal method in solving the problem of how to remove Direct X for Windows 7. In this case, you will need to use a more powerful tool - a specialized program DirectX Uninstaller, which can be downloaded directly from the Microsoft website.
This tool is notable for the fact that, firstly, it works in all versions of Windows, and secondly, it deletes both the main platform files and all related components.
- When installing the utility, the Setup button appears, which must be pressed to install all the necessary components.
- Then, when starting the program, you need to enter the Shortcut to inf file combination, after which the main directory will open.
- Next, the platform dialog starts (dxdiag in the Run menu) to view the current version.
- At the next stage, the computer restarts in Safe Mode (pressing F8) at startup, after which you will need to find the DxUnVer13.inf object in the folder of the installed utility and select the installation line through the PCM menu (thus, by the way, all the drivers presented as INF files). It is the installation that allows you to remove the platform in full.
- After this, you will only have to reboot the system in normal mode.
Reinstallation of the platform can be done by downloading the distribution kit or the web installer from the Microsoft website.
You can also use utilities like DirectX Happy Uninstall, which similarly can remove the platform and all its components with the creation of a backup copy and the possibility of subsequent restoration of all elements from it.
Finally
That's it for the removal of the DirectX platform. In principle, you can add to this the removal of some update packages, however, you need to know exactly which one contains the platform update (you will have to search on the Microsoft website).
However, if you look at the essence of the matter, then doing such things is not recommended under any pretext. In other words, this not only makes absolutely no sense, but in this way the whole system can be brought into an extremely unstable state.
Each user should understand that the platform itself is an essential component of the system. Sometimes after its removal, it’s not that the games will not work, but some system services will stop starting. Therefore, it is better not to take risks. For that matter, simply upgrade to DirectX. And remember: in Windows 7 and above it is impossible to downgrade the platform version (on top of version 11 the 9th will definitely not install). If you remove DirectX 11, you can install DirectX 9. What's the point? After all, in the end, it will again automatically update to a higher modification.