Windows 10: How do I detect which multiple old versions of directx are installed?

dxdiag says I have directx 12 installed. But some video games I want to play use directx 8 and 9 and the cd rom comes with the directx installer for the old versions. But if it did get installed, how do I check if the old versions have been installed? I need multiple versions to be installed at the same time and to be able to check the existence of older versions being installed. Dxdiag only shows the latest version of 12. I'm using Windows 10 21H1

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directx error while installing

Hi,



To assist you better, please answer the below:

• 
  Which version of DirectX are you trying to install?
  
• 
  What is the current build installed on your computer?
  
  (To check the build, Press Windows + R keys to open
  Run command, type Winver
  and press Enter)
  
• 
  Have you made any changes on the computer prior to this issue?
  
• 
  What is the current version of DirectX installed on Windows 10?
  

I suggest you to install all the updates on your computer.

Follow the steps below:

• 
  Click on search
  bar, type Windows Update.
  
• 
  Select Check for Update.
  
• 
  Download and
  Install the latest Windows Updates.
  

I also suggest you to refer the link on How to install the latest version of DirectX and check if it helps.

How to install the latest version of DirectX



Hope it helps. Revert to us with the results, will be glad to assist you.



Thank you.

 

Directx 12 on Windows 10 is gone

Hi,

Thank you for being a part of Windows 10 Insider Preview.

I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are glad to assist you.

Try the following steps and check if it helps:

Step 1:

I suggest you to check the DirectX Version installed on your system.

Follow the below steps to check the DirectX Version:

• Press Windows key + R from the Desktop.
• Type dxdiag and hit Enter.
• Check the DirectX Version.

Step 2:

I suggest you to update the Graphic driver from the Device Manager and check if it works.

Follow the below steps:

• Press Windows + R on the Keyboard.
• Type in devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
• Select Graphic driver from the list.
• Right click on the Graphic driver and click on Update driver Software.

If the issue persists then install the latest graphic driver from the manufacturer and check if it helps.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

DirectX directshow crash

Hello Coen,

We'd like to kindly ask the following questions so that we can isolate the issue and give you the appropriate resolution:

• What is the exact error you are receiving when your PC crashes?
• Any troubleshooting steps that you have already applied to fix the issue?

For now, we suggest that you install the latest version of DirectX to see if it resolves the issue. Below is the link on how to manually install it.

Manual installation the latest version of DirectX


We look forward on your update.