How to Install Direct 3D

Direct3D is part of the DirectX application. It can display 3-D animations and pictures needed to play computer games. DirectX must be installed before Direct3D, because the two are bundled together. Once enabled on a computer, the user can play 3-D videos and games. Both applications are free and available to anyone with an Internet connection.

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  Go to the website of the DirectX application (see Resources).

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  Click on the latest download link for the newest version of DirectX. Click "Download" and "Run." Wait for the installation menu to appear.

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  Click the button next to "I accept the agreement."

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  Click "Next" twice to install DirectX.

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  Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

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  Go to "Start" and "Run" on your desktop.

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  Type the phrase "dxdiag" and press the "Enter" key. The DirectX Diagnostic Tool menu will appear.

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  Click "Display" and "Enabled" on the menu where it says "Direct3D acceleration" and "DirectDraw acceleration."

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  Click "Save all information" and "Exit."