- The update of DirectX is done automatically with Windows updates on recent systems like Vista or 7 on Windows XP (though it should also keep his system up to date) may need to manually launch the implementation Update for the latest version, you will find below a link to the automatic installer from Microsoft :

Automatic installer :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=fr

Click on Download and then Run, accept all the following windows and the installation will be automatic.

- To install DirectX manually, eg if you have any problems with the installer or if you want to reinstall an earlier version, follow this tutorial :

Download the installation file to a location of your choice ( in a dedicated folder if possible) :

Examples of links where to find Direct X :

All versions: http://www.clubic.com/telecharger-fiche10906-directx.html

DX9.0c June 2010: http://www.bhmag.fr/telecharger-43-directx-9-0c-complet.html

Then run this file and when asked to choose a location (Browse or browse) Choose the same folder. Then, the installer will unpack the files in that folder, once completed, go to the folder and double-click DXSETUP (or DXSETUP.exe). The DirectX installation will start.