DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer Microsoft Corporation
winget install --id=Microsoft.DirectX -e The Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime installs a number of runtime libraries from the legacy DirectX SDK for some games that use D3DX9, D3DX10, D3DX11, XAudio 2.7, XInput 1.3, XACT, and/or Managed DirectX 1.1. Note that this package does not modify the DirectX Runtime installed on your Windows OS in any way.
Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime Web Installer is a tool designed to install runtime libraries from the legacy DirectX SDK required by certain older games. These libraries include components such as D3DX9, D3DX10, D3DX11, XAudio 2.7, XInput 1.3, and Managed DirectX 1.1.
Key Features:
- Installs legacy DirectX SDK runtime libraries without affecting the core DirectX Runtime included in Windows.
- Provides essential components for older games that rely on specific DirectX features not present in newer versions of Windows.
- Supports optional side-by-side technologies for applications that require these legacy libraries.
- Can be installed via winget.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for gamers and developers who need to run older games or applications requiring legacy DirectX SDK components. This tool ensures compatibility with certain titles while maintaining the integrity of the core DirectX Runtime installed on Windows systems.