If DirectX 12 does not work on Windows 11/10, it may well be that your graphics card does not support DirectX 12!
If the DirectX 12 is not supported, the DirectX 12 Ultimate will not work either. Fortunately, there are still games that do not require DirectX 12 and are simply based on OpenGL, such as the popular Corona-KO time game . But it could also be that you installed the wrong driver, or that Windows 11 did not recognize your graphics card correctly, but that wouldn't be so bad!
Check whether your graphics card has been recognized correctly and whether it supports WDDM 2.0
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If the graphics card was not recognized or DX 12 is not displayed, then simply go to the manufacturer's website and the current Windows 11 / 10 Download and install graphics card drivers, some graphics card drivers require a restart of Windows 11 !
2.) Why does Windows 11/10 not recognize my graphics card!
Newer graphics cards are well recognized by Windows 10 and 11, older graphics cards and on-board can sometimes be misinterpreted, the standard Microsoft graphics card driver is installed here to ensure that the ministerial functions are guaranteed. Many users who do not need DirectX 12, 11, ... do not notice it for years. Which is not bad if it is only a Windows Office PC and no 3D hardware acceleration is required!
3.) What should I watch out for when installing the driver and DX 12!
In general, there is not much to consider when installing, not only with regard to DirectX 12 with newer hardware, graphics cards, ... Problems tend to arise with graphics cards that were manufactured before 2014. Even with older graphics cards, the graphics card will not be recognized, as was the case with Windows 10, it is no different with Windows 11!
DirectX 12 Ultimate is the new gold standard for gaming graphics on the PC and the next generation of Xbox consoles The DX12U graphics in film quality,
Yes, you can use Windows 11 without an Microsoft Account / Registration, from Windows 11 Pro version this is possible If your computer is not connected