- When using a 'clean' Windows 10 (7 or 8) install it's advisable to run the DirectX Web Installer to 'update' DX. Note that the Web Installer only installs 'missing' files and does not overwrite corrupt files as does the full DX Redist installer. Download here: Download DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer from Official Microsoft Download Center
If you tried updating DirectX using the Web installer, try downloading the"redistributable" version instead. See if there’s any go. DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)
In the event of an unspecified corrupted DX file you would want to use the DirectX Redist (June 2010) installer package. This will reinstall all DX9,10 & 11 files, overwriting any corrupted files in the process. Download Details - Microsoft Download Center - DirectX Redist (June 2010)
To resolve this issue, go to the following Microsoft website to install DirectX End-User Runtime: DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer. Note When you run this package, no change is made to your version of DirectX, Direct3D 9, Direct3D 10.x, Direct3D 11.x, DirectInput, DirectSound, DirectPlay, DirectShow, or DirectMusic. Hope this helps.
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DirectX comes preinstalled with Windows 11. Click on Start > Type dxdiag and hit Enter > Display Tab > Do you see Direct X feature? May I know what issue you are facing that needs DirectX to be installed?
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64)- 14.40.33810 will not download, says that there is no path even though I'm trying to download a new one and create a path. (x86) Downloaded with no problem, but x64 refuses to download
Thank you for letting me know. I'd suggest to try running the DirectX installers below and check if the installation will proceed: DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010) DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer; Will keep an eye out for you response. Regards.
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Download DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer from Official Microsoft Download Center - However, your games problem may be that you don't have Direct Play enabled. Go to Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features On or Off. Scroll down the list and tick the box next to Legacy Components & Direct Play.