Steven asks…
How to find if directx dsk is installed ?
I have recently installed Microsoft Visual Studio Ultimate 2012 in windows 7 home premium 64 bit.
I have been given a project to prepare a game in c++ from my class using visual c++ and to prepare the game, i need directx sdk.
I have heard that VS Ultimate 2012 comes with built-in directx sdk, but where can i find the directory of directx sdk ?
I want to know whether i have installed direct sdk while installing VS Ultimate 2012 or not.
I have checked the directory where VS 2012 was installed, but there was no sign of directx sdk installation.
So please guide me in detail how to install directx sdk.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Nagesh answers:
If you have the SDK, it will be in your start menu, under “Microsoft DirectX SDK (month year)”.
I think the most recent SDK is June 2010.
Installing the SDK is as simple as finding it, as it’s the first hit on google when searching for it.
Make sure to get it from Microsoft’s website.
Enjoy that shader diagnostic, us stuck with Express have a hard time when we hit graphical bugs.
Nancy asks…
Where does Microsoft see a profit with DirectX?
I know that it was originally designed to have game developpers switch to Windows as a programming platform instead of dos, but nowadays, maybe save for DirectX 10 which forces users to get on Vista, I don’t see why Microsoft would invest so many ressources into such a well fleshed out product.
Nagesh answers:
DirectX makes it easier for developers to develop for the Windows system, which in turn makes people buy the latest Windows operating system. If MS were to all of a sudden stop releasing DirectX versions, developers would get frustrated at Microsoft and stop making games for Windows. Some third-party might then produce a similar system which is available on all operating systems, eliminating the need for people to buy the latest operation systems, which would be great for users, but would seriously damage Microsoft’s revenues.
John asks…
How to find out my current software directx version?
Im using windows 7 and my graphic card supports directx 11, but yeah i installed a lot of games lately and som of them installed directx9 i wanna make sure if it didn’t replace directx 11 how do i know what is my direcx version?.
Nagesh answers:
Click “start” then “run” type DXDIAG and hit enter. THis will pop up a window and at the bottom of the window in the system tab it will list your directx version
Richard asks…
How Can i find out if the laptop im looking to buy runs Directx 9.0c or higher?
im looking to buy a msi CR640-066UK Laptop and i want to know if it runs a Directx 9.0c graphics card or higher, because i want to use my roxio game capture.
Thanks
Nagesh answers:
That laptop has integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics which work with DirectX 10.1, so yes.
Thomas asks…
DirectX Error when trying to start Battlefield3?
Ok so i try to run battlefield 3 on my brand new Alienware M17X and i get this
DirectX error
failed to initialize display adaptor
Please ensure your videocard is compatible and the drivers for it installed
usually this is a result of missind vendor spacific drivers
now im running
intel core i7 processor 2.2
Geforce GTX 460m
it should run great but it wont even start up that do i do?
Nagesh answers:
Update your drivers, for starters. See if they have come out with any patches since the game came out.
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