Microsoft DirectX Software Development Kit for Windows

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This comprehensive SDK provides all necessary DirectX components, runtime, and developer tools for creating compliant applications on x64 and x86 platforms.

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Pros
- Includes DirectX Runtime and all required software
- Provides updated tools, utilities, and samples
- Contains documentation and runtime debug files
- Supports both x64 and x86 platforms
- Facilitates creation of DirectX compliant applications
Cons
- No specific mention of performance enhancements
- Requires existing DirectX runtime installation
- Documentation format not specified
- No mention of graphical interface improvements
- Potential for large download size

Microsoft DirectX Software Development Kit for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 14, 2009

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 9.26.1590

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 46,173

Downloads Last Week: 6

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2.3/5

4 User Votes

Well, to be honest,I'm still learning more about it.
nitewind09March 20, 2011
Pros
It is still a little complicated for me but I have learned a few things that I wasn't sure of and it was basically self explanatory, even to me. I had fun with photos and had no problems.
Cons
I'm not real familiar with all the different programs within a program, but I know to be carefull of what I'm doing.
Summary
Hey! it's an adventure to me. I enjoy finding new things. I just need to read lot,and have fun while I'm learning.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Mar 20, 2011<p/>T I thought it ran just fine, and I really liked the way the white HD Sportster turned out. I did have to fool with it a little. But, I just felt like that was me not knowing. da!
nice...
nsriram1991December 14, 2007
Pros
will prefer a compressed version..
Cons
Summary
it didnt work
herawolfJune 24, 2007
Pros
none
Cons
none
Summary
haha
zman18February 3, 2007
Pros
look below
Cons
it says it works with windows 2003 server, why does it say whe I try to run it, it doesnt work with this op system? <p>So far no good, wasted 2 hours dl it.
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Developer’s Description

Update DirectX tools, utilities, samples, documentation, and runtime debug files on your PC.

Download the complete DirectX SDK, which contains the DirectX Runtime and all DirectX software required to create DirectX compliant applications. This DirectX SDK release contains updates to tools, utilities, samples, documentation, and runtime debug files for x64 and x86 platforms.