How to view your directx information

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As a computer user, you should be able to access your DirectX information when needed. Playing games on your computer system usually requires a DirectX component. Without this key tool, you would not be able to enjoy some of the best multi player games invented. Here is how to access your DirectX information.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Windows computer
<br>DirectX

Step1

You'll be able to access your DirectX information with only a couple of keystrokes.

Step2

Select “Start” from the lower left side of your computer screen. Once you do this, there will be several menu options available for you to choose from. However, the only one that you should be concerned with is the “Run” option. You will need this tool to access certain components on your computer.

Step3

Look at the dialog box that pops up. There should be a text box with the word “open” right next to it. This will be the area that your typed data should go into. When you first view this box, it will not have anything in the space.

Step4

Enter the text “dxdiag” into the blank text box. As soon as you have done this, press the "Enter" key on your keyboard. Doing this will automatically send a command to your computer to access your DirectX information tool.

Step5

Observe the first tab that appears in the DirectX diagnostic tool. Usually, it will have your current computer information. You'll be able to see your computer name, operating system and other bits of information.

Step6

Select the “Next Page” button to advance through the other tabs of the DirectX diagnostic tool. Your computer system will be analyzed and tested. At the end of the process, you'll have your DirectX information.

Step7

Save the final results of the DirectX diagnostic tool for future reference. You never know when this information could come in handy. If there any issues with your system and DirectX, it will be diagnosed through this tool also.

Tips & Warnings

Use the DirectX diagnostic tool to verify your current physical memory.
<br>Verify that your sound and video drivers are working correctly through the DirectX diagnostic tool.
<br>Windows Vista users can press the “Windows” key, type “dxdiag” into the search box, and then press "Enter" for faster access.
Do not change your default refresh rate unless you are extremely familiar with advanced options because it may cause problems.