Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

nvic reviewed v9.29.1974 on Apr 19, 2011

I used the web version to avoid downloading 95MB unless I needed it.

Only noticeable change was an offer to install Bing toolbar and new graphics for the setup wizard. DX version was last June's (which was already installed).

Looks more like an attempt to push Bing toolbar than anything.

gplasky reviewed v9.29.1974 on Apr 19, 2011

jorgosch
You're kidding, right? Like you don't realize that the web installer downloads the files in the background? You think that magical 1MB download is all you need?

New Doraemon reviewed v9.29.1974 on Apr 19, 2011

As posted on several places like this one:

http://www.nsaneforums.c...ectx-9291974-april-2011/

this is not an updated DirectX Runtime but just an update to the installer. So June 2010 remains the latest.

lypxzm reviewed v9.29.1962 (June 2010) on Feb 11, 2011

It is what I needed.

JustForMyMemory reviewed v9.28.1886 (February 2010) on Feb 9, 2010

The quality of files are undeniable. It is MUST-HAVE for gamers.

But the size of installer is big, while Microsoft did not remove superseded (version) files.

AzureSky reviewed v9.28.1886 (February 2010) on Feb 8, 2010

Yes you do need the redistro if you want to ensure that all components that can be updated are, the web installer has a habit of missing some components in my experience, its best to just grab the latist redistro installer when it comes out and save it incase you endup needing it :)

note: this is a must if you play games.

jorgosch reviewed v9.28.1886 (February 2010) on Feb 8, 2010

Get the web installer instead from their homepage. For my Windows 7 x64 installation it downloaded a whooping 1MB instead of the huge redistributable.

mjm01010101 reviewed v9.27.1734 (August 2009) on Sep 10, 2009

"you can't live without this."

Sure you can. In most cases the game/tech that requires this will include it anyway and install for you.

juan726 reviewed v9.26.1590 (March 2009) on Aug 1, 2009

juan_david726@hotmail.com

nolose reviewed v9.26.1590 (March 2009) on May 23, 2009

jojo aver si anda

enmaai507 reviewed v9.26.1590 (March 2009) on Mar 30, 2009

there is really no rating to this, its core of windows systems, you can't live without this.

anomoly reviewed v9.26.1590 (March 2009) on Mar 25, 2009

When windows becomes open source-NEVER-then u can complain about this not being so

sorlag reviewed v9.26.1590 (March 2009) on Mar 24, 2009

@PagingDrLeoMarvin: So youre giving it a bad rating cause it isn't opensource?
Please don't troll around here PagingDrLeoMarvin.

DirectX is a set of good quality librarys... deserves a 5.

war593122 reviewed v9.26.1590 (March 2009) on Mar 24, 2009

March 2009:

http://www.microsoft.com...-4032-a207-c693d210f616

PagingDrLeoMarvin reviewed vNovember 2008 (9.25.1476) on Nov 11, 2008

IMO, I would prefer it to be open source. Interoperability is important to me.

Andy Dean reviewed vNovember 2008 (9.25.1476) on Nov 7, 2008

@ Coltman45
Here's how to install. Create a new directory anywhere on your hard drive and give it a name, for example DX.
Double click on the directX file you just downloaded and it will ask you where you want to place the extracted files. Click on the browse button to the right and browse to the directory you just created. Click on that directory and it will display the path in box to the left of the browse button. Next click on the OK button. The files will then be unpacked to the directory you selected.
When they are unpacked go to the directory you created and open it, you'll see a load of .cab files but amongst those there will be a file named DXSETUP.exe, double click on this and it will install the latest DirectX.
After this has finished you can safely delete the directory you originally created.
Hope the above helps.

Coltman45 reviewed vNovember 2008 (9.25.1476) on Nov 7, 2008

Doh How do you install this version?

viperiii reviewed vAugust 2008 on Aug 13, 2008

Accelerating every thing with decent graphic cards, fix for the performance of the video playback.. nice job!! But I am expecting for better visual quality support in the future..

Landsnes reviewed vJune 2008 on Jun 15, 2008

Works!

No problems so far. Didn't expect anything else.

burfadel reviewed vJune 2008 on Jun 9, 2008

These roughly bi-monthly releases of Directx are essentially Directx extensions, but the package covers all operating systems. If you want to use new games or even some features in certain programmes, you need these extensions to be able to use them correctly or to their full potential. Its a hard thing to rate since its benefits depend on the programme you use. Its definitely not pointless though, and it would be a good thing for everyone to install when they are released. These should be included with Windowsupdate actually! The redistributable is only really necessary if you plan to update multiple systems, or multiple systems and types. As a backup its ok, but since they are released every couple of months if you need to reinstall windows you could probably just redownload then.

It should be noted that its also available as an update only for your system, saving the large download. The first time it is done at all (not including if its been installed before, whether a game or programme has installed it or you've used a previous redistributable) the download is several mb (but a lot smaller than the redistributable), after that the download is negligible since each update is an extension on top of the last.

some guy reviewed vJune 2008 on Jun 9, 2008

could some one tell me whats the difference to 9.0c ?

mjm01010101 reviewed vJune 2008 on Jun 9, 2008

No Issues...

Paul Skinner reviewed vJune 2008 on Jun 9, 2008

Link for June 2008:

http://www.microsoft.com...c557&DisplayLang=en

Works perfectly for me.

jorgosch reviewed vJune 2008 on Jun 9, 2008

Thank you Bill, you may sit down now.

mjm01010101 reviewed vMarch 2008 on Mar 10, 2008

Installs fine.

Many recent games will require these redists to work properly on vista and XP. That is all you need to know.

Floodland reviewed vMarch 2008 on Mar 10, 2008

Anyone knows what is new in these (now) frequent updates? I could not find a changelog in Microsoft site.
3 because directx 9 does work well, but it is a huge unnecessary download for most users and no changelog is published.
Now that Microsoft understood that they ME2 (vista) is a failure they should publish directx10 for XP, I know, I am naive waiting for Microsoft to publish a changelog (without marketing bulls*t) and Directx10 for XP, but I still hope they may change...

Paul Skinner reviewed vMarch 2008 on Mar 10, 2008

http://www.microsoft.com...1a91&DisplayLang=en is the direct link to the download page for March 2008.

anomoly reviewed vNovember 2007 on Oct 25, 2007

KRome suck c***s
Methrine's to be exact
because it is not something that has parts

Paul Skinner reviewed vNovember 2007 on Oct 25, 2007

http://www.microsoft.com...17B8&displaylang=en
is the link to the download page for this quarterly release.

Works brilliantly.

testman reviewed vNovember 2007 on Oct 25, 2007

KRome, I believe they do, if you don't have DirectX 9.0c. If you have it already, you don't get any of the latest builds (which you don't really need anyway), but you can always download it manually (including using the web install, which will only download the newer files). So there are other avenues, this isn't the only way to get the November 2007 updates, so marking it down because of this is really silly.

The redistributable is for developers (to include in products such as games) or for people who need to update more than one computer, or for archival purposes. Considering these points (especially the second one), this deserves the highest rating, as it does what it says on the tin.

KRome reviewed vNovember 2007 on Oct 25, 2007

why dont they just put out updates on windowsupdate for the parts that get updated?

slickandy reviewed vAugust 2007 on Jul 30, 2007

In case the direct link is removed, you can find it for yourself from MS' own site:

1) go to www.microsoft.com/downloads
2) in the center of the screen, search all downloads for "directx redist 2007"
(if you use the search at the top-right of the page, you wont always find the correct download)
3) pick the latest one (ie August 2007)

Enjoy!

Paul Skinner reviewed vAugust 2007 on Jul 30, 2007

August 2007:

http://www.microsoft.com...f952&DisplayLang=en

Why the heck remove the links to a file you've put up here yourselves, BetaNews?

Seng reviewed vAugust 2007 on Jul 30, 2007

Thanks for the update. Works great here.

(BTW - Where did the direct links go? Has Microsoft brought down the iron hammer of wrath against Betanews for letting people skip the BS of the WGA crap?)

c4p0ne reviewed vAugust 2007 on Jul 30, 2007

Waiting for the hacked DirectX v10 Libraries for Windows XP... here's a link to the pre-alpha files:

http://rapidshare.com/fi...5707479/DX10Preview.rar

RAR Password: lanny.barbie

My full unconditional support for the DX10 Alky project! F*ck Vista and their DX10 extortion scheme!

marty reviewed vAugust 2007 on Jul 29, 2007

Thanks everyone who provided a direct link - thus bypassing the WBA spyware.

ModderXManiac reviewed vApril 2007 on Apr 10, 2007

I notice performance issues on older gfx cards that the February build didn't, otherwise, very good to have if you hate going through web-installs on new pc builds, or need a version to compile with a game you're developing.

dzjepp reviewed vApril 2007 on Apr 10, 2007

Yes, but they have re-added it since then.

zridling reviewed vFebruary 2007 on Mar 29, 2007

Thanks for the tip and link, lordgibbness.

eviljolly reviewed vFebruary 2007 on Feb 5, 2007

No problems so far. Not much else to say about it though.

Skyfrog reviewed vDecember 2006 on Dec 14, 2006

The runtime download is just a small web setup file that downloads the updates you need. I'd much rather download the redistributable and be able to burn it to a CD to install anytime and on any version of Windows I like. You don't have to be a developer to use the redistributable, there's no difference in what it installs.

Cris3 reviewed vDecember 2006 on Dec 14, 2006

There is a December 2006 DirectX Runtime available at Microsoft.com/Downloads. I am installing that because the Redistibutable is listed for use by developers.

HelgeFossmo reviewed vDecember 2006 on Dec 14, 2006

This update includes

DEC2006_d3dx10_00_x86.cab
DEC2006_d3dx10_00_x64.cab

As far as I can tell from the dxsdk_dec2006.EXE download page on www.microsoft.com, this is the first official release of DirectX 10. And the DX10 parts would only be installed on a Vista system.

Quote:
The DirectX December 2006 SDK contains the first official release of Direct3D 10, the latest graphics platform from Microsoft. Developers can now publish and distribute Direct3D 10 applications and games that leverage all of the software and hardware features of Direct3D 10 in Windows Vista.

Applications that use D3DX10 must deploy with a DirectSetup redist.

burfadel reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 11, 2006

This update to Directx has two functions. The first is to update older versions to the latest base version - 9.0c, and the second is to install special updates to Directx to capitalise on new graphics card/driver features. For older games it still is Directx 9.0c, the main benefit will be to provide the latest system to the latest games that are programmed to use its features.

Therefore, there won't be any performance enhancements as such, only benefits are for programmes/games that are written to make use of the newer files.

dzjepp reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 11, 2006

Some newer games refuse to boot or run correctly without the monthly dx update. For instance the bf2142 demo won't boot unless you have the august 06 dx update (or newer) installed.

So I guess it won't hurt to update.

InSuboRdiNaTioN reviewed vOctober 2006 on Oct 11, 2006

Does anyone know if they actual do useful updates with these releases?
I would assume no since they never receive any mention and do not make it to Windows Update.

fadedangel reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 6, 2006

well clearly 'smarterthanyou' isnt smarter than anyone. unlucky buddy. directx 'aug' release is simply an update to the previously released directx 9, notice there is a 'C' next to it.

also vista will be shipped with directx 10 so they ain't gonna change the number.

a worthy system update.

arunjeevi reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 6, 2006

the correct link for this version is http://download.microsof...ectx_aug2006_redist.exe

datdeejay reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 5, 2006

I didnt really notice any change in my gaming performance.

Oh yeah, for people that dont wanna download it from Microsoft you can grab it here :

http://www.9down.com/story.php?sid=7045

the artist reviewed vAugust 2006 on Aug 5, 2006

hi eeeverybody here, i've been trying to install this but since many versions before, my WinXP Pro SP1 says that i don't have the certificates required (or something) so the install will be interrupted.
I don't have internet at home and i don't know how to solve this... would SP2 do it?

W@KK0 reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 12, 2006

Well "smarterthanyou"
It most likely contains any patches to DirectX 9.c in one file, instead of having to apply them individually after the initial installation of Windows XP SP2. So if you're already patched, don't worry about it.

Are you building a new box? Then this might save you some time down the road.

smarterthanyou reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 11, 2006

What features does this update add to the version of DirectX that comes with Windows XP Service Pack 2? The latest Windows XP Service pack already comes with DirectX 9.

Murphmeister reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 10, 2006

most impressed, good release/10

ModderXManiac reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 9, 2006

Rawd, sorry, not everyone has broadband; welcome to reality.

And can you state a logical reason for rating a 3?

These redistributable updates are great for my town-wide tech support, primarily DirectX because of pc gamers with no internet(yes, they exist), some of them somehow managed some registry problems with DX by installing wrong drivers, and XP Pro and Home on older XP Machines only came with version 8 so this takes them 9+.

Why wouldn't I give it a 5? I love how M$ is taking DX with Vista and allowing hardware accelerated apps using the GPU as assisted processing power, also works well as turning a separate core/card on SLI as a physics processor.

rawd reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 9, 2006

Blow some bandwidth? 50 meg? Welcome to 1998

Kramy reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 9, 2006

Oh goodie! Time to blow some bandwidth!

I keep this around so that if games complain, I can just extract the proper file and stick it in the games' dirs. No reason for me to have a windows folder larger than 500mb. :P

mjm01010101 reviewed vJune 2006 on Jun 9, 2006

redistributables make me wet.

However, after we rolled this out to machines, the display resolution changed to 800x600. We had to remotely change resolutions on many W2K desktops.

mjm01010101 reviewed vApril 2006 on Apr 8, 2006

"because i think that MS should provide a way of tweaking the directx settings right into windows"

Developers, OEM's, and MS doesn't want you modifying directx settings. They want a stable, set, known platform. It keeps their costs, and somewhat through proxy, your costs, because they don't want people diddling around. Hence why many of the features of 3-d cards are hidden.

ajua reviewed vApril 2006 on Apr 7, 2006

well, for those that didnt know, microsoft releases new directx builds on a two-month basis. this builds continue witht 9.0c version but includes security updates, new file builds and/or performance improvements.

For all the gamers out there, get this developer version as new games will check for it and install it if they cant found it (i prefer that games setup only install their files, not 3rd party ones).

i give 4 because i think that MS should provide a way of tweaking the directx settings right into windows (example, maybe from control panel or elsewhere).

war593122 reviewed vSDK 9.0c October 2005 on Oct 6, 2005

Joffi the ones you linked to are the Software Devlopment kit, not DirectX 9.0c itself.

Anyways the new version is here:

http://www.microsoft.com...07a2&DisplayLang=en

Again this is the Software Devlopment kit. Totally different then just direct x.

Beta news really needs to update the name of this bad boy.

See what we really want is the DirectX 9.0c End-User Runtime.

Which is what DirectX 9.0c is.

And was relased back in august 2004.

See:

http://www.microsoft.com...c197%26DisplayLang%3den

Unless of course beta news thinks that page is about to be updated with new build then this beta release is bs and very old news. ;)

Anyways thoughs wondering what is new in this SDK...

Well that would be:

This update includes the DirectX for Managed Code Update from the DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (December 2004)

Joffi reviewed v9.0c December 2004 on Dec 14, 2004

Wondering the same thing myself, I checked MS itself at
http://www.microsoft.com...&DisplayEnglishAlso=
and found:

Date: 12/13/2004
DirectX 9.0c Redistributable for Software Developers - with updated DirectX for Managed Code (December 2004)
This download provides the DirectX 9.0c end-user redistributable that developers can include with their product. This update includes the DirectX for Managed Code Update from the DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (December 2004).
http://www.microsoft.com...8ea4&DisplayLang=en

Which is file listed here and says what the description above says, Latest Changes:
This update includes the DirectX for Managed Code Update from the DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (December 2004)

It is unlikely you will really need this unless you use the SDK (Software Developers Kit) version.

Sybs reviewed v9.0c December 2004 on Dec 13, 2004

I've had 9.0c for months. What exactly is this update?

GoodThings2Life reviewed v9.0c on Jul 27, 2004

Sandking was incorrect regarding 9.0b... 9.0b contained the trio of DirectX security updates that had been posted between 9.0 and 9.0b.

9.0c is much of the same... it's a series of security updates, along with some functionality changes (Read the DirectX site and Readme for more details). 9.0c is the updated DirectX that will be included with the upcoming Windows XP SP2.

zik reviewed v9.0b Updated on Oct 19, 2003

yeah, what's updated???

Alamosoft reviewed v9.0b Updated on Oct 19, 2003

What's updated in it?

Anthracks reviewed v9.0b on Jul 24, 2003

It's on Windows Update now, so I think it's safe to say this is a legit release.

enonemoose reviewed v9.0b on Jul 24, 2003

I believe the webpage still lists 9.0a as the redist but if you take the filename which was like dx9a_redist.exe - I can't remember it exactly - and make it dx9b_redist.exe then voila, I was able to download the entire 9.0b redist. I tried it for the heck this morning of it and it worked.

xebra reviewed v9.0b on Jul 24, 2003

kmleow: I think it's the security fix for the horrible hole they found in all versions of direct x that allows hackers to run code on your machine.

KAMiKAZOW reviewed v9.0b on Jul 24, 2003

@softssa: C:\Windows\system32\dxdiag.exe

softssa reviewed v9.0b on Jul 24, 2003

Where is the DirectX Diagnos hidden in WIndows XP? I hate the fact that you have to get to it through the System Informations window.

kmleow reviewed v9.0b on Jul 24, 2003

9.0b???
I just checked microsoft.com's website, it's still showing 9.0a, anyone can explain this?

FailedCRC reviewed v9.0b on Jul 24, 2003

darthbeads, since when is there no openGL supports in winxp? dx9 IS slow and bloated just as it always has been (same goes for XP) but this release is just as stable as all the rest - no problems here

SNYder reviewed v9.0a on May 8, 2003

yeah. that did take way too long to come out. oh well. at least it's here. and i gave this 3/5, because on the game coding side of things, DirectX sux. OpenGL is where it's at.

Aires reviewed v9.0a on May 8, 2003

About bl**dy time! What the h*ll was the delay?!

democlees reviewed v9.0 on Mar 28, 2003

i was lookin 4 dx9a add on this doesnt say its 9a or just an addon the link on the beta site must be wrong

AlexisJiron reviewed v9.0 on Mar 27, 2003

This is not DirectX 9.0a!

Wyojake reviewed v9.0 on Dec 23, 2002

screwed up audio drivers.

Banquo reviewed v9.0 on Dec 21, 2002

Installed just fine, everything works great. Ran DXDiag and all tests passed (but the spinning cube goes so fast I can't see it; weird).

Also, to the person below who said OpenGL is not XP compatible, you are very wrong. Where did you get that ridiculous info?

lilmegz reviewed v9.0 on Dec 21, 2002

Smoothe flawless download, install and reboot. FLAWLESS!!!

dkev reviewed v9.0 on Dec 20, 2002

Installed it on my system in conjunction with the new Catalyst 3.0 drivers for my 9700 pro. Runs like a champ. Ran 3dmark 2001 se fine, however I did get a significant drop in score. Not sure if its the drivers or dx9.

G0ldheart reviewed v9.0 on Dec 20, 2002

I am unable to install. Installation says "A required file failed to copy" and does not complete. Same happens with the Web version as well.

darthbeads reviewed v9.0 on Dec 20, 2002

cucu -- too bad opengl is not xp-compatible....

dx9 is sweet as pie.

cucu reviewed v8.1b (7/26/2002) on Aug 1, 2002

I don't like DX very much, OpenGL is better for fast implementation of hardware support in software 3d engine .

SNYder reviewed v8.1b (7/26/2002) on Jul 31, 2002

what's been changed? p.s. DX rocks your socks.