Windows 11 auto-updates DirectX via Windows Update—you're likely already on the latest version. To force an update, open ...

DirectPlay is a part of DirectX, responsible for creating a space for gamers who want to join a multiplayer gaming session left earlier. It establishes a link between multiple players in a game.

Some VALORANT players are reporting that they can’t run the game due to the DirectX Runtime error on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming rig. If you’re affected ...

We originally published this install guide for Windows 11 shortly after the OS was released in October 2021. To keep it current and as useful as possible, we updated it in October 2024 to cover ...