How To Install Microsoft DirectX 10 Final For Windows Vista
How to download DirectX 10.1 from Vista Services Pack 1? For some unknown reason you’re not able to download and install Direct X 10 on your Windows Vista, or the file size is simply too large over your 56Kbps modem, you can always extract the files from Windows Vista Service Pack 1 via a registry hack. To extract the file, follow the instructions:
- Save this text file as ‘File.cmd’
- Run the batch file with elevated administrator privileges
- Install and reboot the computer after installing each update: KB935509, KB937287 and KB93837
- Reboot your comp, you will get the option to download Windows Vista SP1 in Windows Update
- Verify that you have DirectX 10.1 by running dxdiag from the command prompt
When you’re done, you’ll notice a big difference in rendering. Here are some samples:


Download Microsoft DirectX 10 for Windows XP, Compare DirectX 9 vs DirectX 10
Are you a hardcore gamer? Looking for DirectX 10 for Windows XP? What is the difference between DirectX 9 and DirectX 10? To be honest, it is hard to tell the difference because at the time of writing DirectX 10 for Windows XP is still in the alpha stage.
Cody Brocious the Alky Project leader released the alpha version to beta tester, and the verdict seems to be good. Here are some image samples for comparison between DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 on 3d rendering quality.


If you are a serious gamer, DirectX 10 is a must, most graphic cards support DirectX 10 and it is a shame that Windows XP user are not able to utilize this powerful feature because priority is given to the buggy and lagging Windows Vista, which defeats the purpose of having a stable and fast gaming machine in the first place.
Download DirectX 10 for Windows XP
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