Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me)

Name: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me)
Rating: 3.4 (477 reviews)
Author: Microsoft

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Install this 32-bit gaming requirement for Windows 98/98SE/Me.
Last updated on 2/29/2024

After installation, the DirectX 8.1 runtime cannot be uninstalled. DirectX is a system component. It cannot be uninstalled without reinstalling your operating system. Users of Windows 95 should continue using DirectX 8.0a. Applications designed for DirectX 8.1 take advantage of advanced features in computers running more recent versions of Windows, including Windows 98 and later versions.

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Install this 32-bit gaming requirement for Windows 98/98SE/Me.

DirectX is the multimedia system foundation for Windows operating systems. Through DirectX, programs take full advantage of your system to give you the best multimedia experience possible. This version of DirectX offers updated graphics, faster frame rates, and support for massively multiplayer games. It also offers more immersive audio when running and displaying programs rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3-D animation, and surround sound. If you had an earlier version of DirectX installed on your system, you will see little difference in available space on your hard drive following the installation.

DirectX 8.1 will overwrite any earlier versions. DirectX 8.1 provides the latest update to the DirectX technology. It will ensure trouble-free installation and includes the latest USB game controller updates in addition to the features provided by DirectX 8.0.

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GENERAL

Release: November 14, 2001

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 8.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows ME, Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 98

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 3,287,104

Downloads Last Week: 0

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3.4/5

477 User Votes

i hope it is good but i dont know how it works?
vinodkasiviswanathan11/19/2007
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i only dowload this software, but i cant install it.because my pc is infected by virouses...
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its a everything you want in a software
bstokley9/15/2007
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it helps old drivers become new drivers up to date drivers
Cons
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Will have to uninstall my operating system and reinstall
dandoline5/19/2007
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Nothing to like about this product.
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The publisher of the description of this product should have done his research as after installing this on my Windows 98SE computer, it miniturized all the graphics on my computer and will not play videos. I tried lowering the settings for resolution with no results. I have always trusted downloads from this sight, but NO MORE!!!! Even Microsoft's website says this is compatible. What a joke!!! Thanks for the lousy advice!!! And thanks for nothing.
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Virus Infested! BEWARE!!!!!
Rozee1/10/2006
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NONE!
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THIS VIRUS INFESTED CRAP TOTALLY SCREWED MY SYSTEM UP! DONT DO IT!
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Almosted killed my computer!!!
6/13/2004
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From the time that I downloaded this software I havd to work five or six hours to get my system working. BEWARE!!! BEWARE!!! BEWARE!!!
Walk away from this
4/17/2004
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after reading the bad things about this I'm not going to take any chances with my computer to crash or get a virus
4/13/2004
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8/28/2003
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I need help...
7/30/2003
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Well, I downloaded it, then i tried installing, and rebooting, and everytime it goes thru first part, then it goes into this thing that says can take a few minutes, i wait a few minutes and the thing quits responding, nothing... why is this?!
cant get my pc to reboot at all :(
6/27/2003
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installed direct x 8.1 to run a screensaver,now all i get is my win me screen at boot. then i try to reformat and it wont do it,screen goes blank after it says its loading win98,have no idea to get it back to origianl state,nothing seems to work.this program sucks!!! please any suggestions on how to help me email me at seattlelite@charter.net my only other option is take it to the shop and really dont want to do that!! HELP!! i have a compaq 750 amd duron,with radeon all in wonder vid card.

Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me)

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User Reviews

i hope it is good but i dont know how it works?

its a everything you want in a software

Will have to uninstall my operating system and reinstall

Virus Infested! BEWARE!!!!!

Almosted killed my computer!!!

Walk away from this

I need help...

cant get my pc to reboot at all :(