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: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click Check for updates . Windows will automatically detect if any DirectX components are missing or outdated and install them for you.

Microsoft moved away from individual DirectX installers after Windows 7.

: Press Windows Key + R , type dxdiag , and hit Enter. The DirectX Diagnostic Tool will open. Look at the bottom of the "System" tab to see your "DirectX Version." Windows 10 often shows DirectX 12, which is backward compatible with DirectX 11 games.

If you are trying to download DirectX 11 because a game isn't running properly, the issue is often related to your rather than the DirectX software itself.

DirectX 11 is built directly into Windows 10, meaning there is for the installer. Because it is a core component of the operating system, you manage and update it through Windows Update . How to Get and Update DirectX 11 on Windows 10

: If you are using Steam or Epic Games, use the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" option to repair any corrupted DirectX-related files within the game folder.

Since DirectX 11 is included by default, you likely already have it. If you are experiencing errors or need to ensure you have the latest patches, follow these steps:

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