Please note that you must have Windows Vista SP2 before you can install DirectX 11 on your computer.Īfter the installation of the Update (KB971512), Windows Vista would restart. You can download Update for Windows Vista (KB971512) from window. Those who already have a DirectX 11 hardware (like the ATI Radeon HD 5000 series) can install DirectX 11 in Windows Vista and start enjoying it.
On Windows Vista, you can install it through an update.īefore you can use DirectX 11, you need a DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. DirectX 11 comes pre-installed with Windows 7, but it is not available for Windows XP. This is a great news for those who play games on Microsoft Windows as many of the newest Windows games will take full advantage of this technology to create a vivid world of imagination. DirectX version 11 is the next generation of Microsoft graphics technology.
