Which version of DirectX is on your computer?
DirectX is a suite of multimedia technologies required by many Windows games. If your computer doesn't have the right version of DirectX installed (the product box should tell you which one you need), your game might not work properly.
To check which version of DirectX is on your computer
- Open DirectX Diagnostic Tool by clicking the Start button , typing dxdiag in the search box, and then pressing Enter.
- Click the System tab, and then, under System Information, check the DirectX version number.