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How to Reinstall DirectX 12 on Windows +Troubleshooting Steps
Reinstalling step by step and addressing common installation errors
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Updated onOctober 29, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
If your upgrade to the latest version ofDirectX12 failedor the app is buggy, reinstalling is a viable troubleshooting step. We’ll show you below everything you have to do.
First, you should check what version of DirectX your OS is using. To do this, pressWindows+Rkeys on the keyboard, typedxdiagin the Run box, and hit enter.
If DirectX 12 is not listed, and since there is no stand-alone package for this version, we recommend the following solutions.
How do I reinstall DirectX 12?
1. Check for updates
If you need to properly reinstall DirectX 12, you can check for Windows updates with the simple steps presented below.
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Open theStart menuand selectSettings.
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SelectUpdate & Security.
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ClickCheck for updates.
Usually, Windows is updated automatically. But if any updates are missing, this action should solve the problem. Wait for the process to finish and make another attempt to see the DirectX version.
2. Run the DirectX End-User Runtime Installer
Reinstall DirectX using theDirectX End-User Runtime Web Installeravailable in the Microsoft Download Center to try and restore missing files, if any.
Check once again for updates and see if the problem is fixed. If you’re still having trouble with a proper installation for the graphics component, take a look at thisdedicated articlethat lists a few alternative options.
3. Use the SFC tool for missing files
This scan might take some minutes.SFCis a built-in tool that should repair any corrupted files in the system or install missing ones, after faulty OS installation.
4. Perform a clean boot
To completely uninstall a program, you can use athird-party uninstallersolution to make sure no leftovers remain in your system.
The above solutions will help you for use to install the latest DirectX on your computer. To learn more about DirectX, we have a great guide on how toenable DirectX 12 Ultimate, so don’t miss it.
If you have any suggestions or questions, please write us a comment below.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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