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How do I check my DirectX?


To check your DirectX version and capabilities on a Windows PC, you can follow these steps:






 The DirectX Diagnostic Tool is useful for both desktop versions (Windows 10, 11, 12) and server versions , with slightly varying feature sets.




1. Method 1: Use DirectX Diagnostic Tool
2. Method 2: Through Settings (for Windows 11 and 12)
3. Method 3: Through a third-party app
4. Notes (dxdiag) and Windows versions:
5. How to check DirectX version:
6. Is DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag) for all Windows versions:






1.) Method 1: Use DirectX Diagnostic Tool



1. Press `Win + R` to open the Run

dialog box. 2. Type `dxdiag` and press Enter .

3. The DirectX Diagnostic Tool opens. It shows:

- DirectX version (under System in the System Information section ).

- Graphics card information (under Display or Rendering ).

- Direct3D, DirectDraw and other features that are supported.



2.) Method 2: Via Settings (for Windows 11 and 12)



1. Open Settings using `Win + I`.

2. Navigate to System > Display > Advanced display .

3. Click Graphics settings and check GPU details (however, this method does not show the DirectX version directly).



3.) Method 3: Using a third-party app



Programs like GPU-Z or Speccy can display detailed information about your hardware and the DirectX features it supports.



4.) Notes (dxdiag) and Windows versions:




- DirectX 12 is included by default in Windows 10 and 11.


- For older versions of Windows, you may be able to update via Windows Update to install a newer version of DirectX.



5.) Instructions for checking the DirectX version:



Here is a detailed guide to check DirectX version and features using DirectX Diagnostic Tool :

Step 1: Open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool



1. Press `Win + R` to open the Run

dialog box. 2. Type `dxdiag` and press Enter .

Step 2: View information in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool



The DirectX Diagnostic Tool opens. It consists of several tabs:


1. System



- DirectX Version: The bottom section displays the installed DirectX version.

- System Information: Here you can find details about your operating system, processor, memory and more.

2nd display (or display 1 , display 2 , if multiple monitors/graphics cards are present)



- Graphics card: Name and manufacturer of the GPU.

- Features: Information about supported technologies such as DirectDraw, Direct3D, hardware acceleration, etc.

- Drivers: Details about the installed graphics drivers (version number, date).

3. Sound



- Displays information about your audio hardware and drivers.

4th input



- Lists connected input devices (keyboard, mouse, controller).

Step 3: Diagnose problems



If you encounter problems with DirectX or drivers:


- Notices or warnings are displayed at the bottom of the window. - Details of DirectX components, including versions, are displayed


under Files on the System page.

Step 4: Optional - Save results




- Click Save All Information to create a text file with the diagnostic results. This can be useful when you need help troubleshooting.

Example of the results



Here is an excerpt of what the information could look like: 

DirectX Diagnostic Tool Report


Operating system: Windows 11
DirectX version: DirectX 12
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Driver: nvlddmkm . sys



6.) DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag) is available for all Windows versions:




Yes, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (`dxdiag`) is suitable for all modern versions of Windows, including:


- Windows 12 (expected to have DirectX 12 Ultimate integrated)

- Windows 11

- Windows 10

- Windows Server versions such as:
- Server 2025 (if available and DirectX supported)
- Server 2022
- Server 2019
- Server 2016

Differences between Windows Server versions



- Server versions are usually not optimized for gaming or multimedia applications, so some DirectX features may be disabled or limited. - However, `dxdiag`

can still be used here to get basic information about the DirectX version and hardware support.

Supported functions



- DirectX version : Depending on your system, DirectX 11, 12 or 12 Ultimate is available.

- Graphics drivers : Windows Server supports specific server GPU drivers (e.g. NVIDIA Quadro, Tesla).

- Sound and input devices : Audio and input device information is also available, provided the hardware is installed.

Note for Windows Server



If certain DirectX components are missing:

- You can activate additional components such as desktop display or RemoteFX via Windows features or server roles . - Direct3D acceleration can also be activated subsequently for certain applications.







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