DirectX End-User Runtime Installer

by Microsoft Corporationv9.29.1974.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Installs a number of runtime libraries from the legacy DirectX SDK for some games that use D3DX9, D3DX10, D3DX11, XAudio 2.7, XInput 1.3, XACT, and/or Managed DirectX 1.1.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.DirectX --exact --version 9.29.1974.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for DirectX End-User Runtime Installer

DirectX End-User Runtime Installer uses EXE. The silent install switches are /Q.

One-line silent install (x64)

dxwebsetup.exe /Q

See the full silent install reference for DirectX End-User Runtime Installer →

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Installers · v9.29.1974.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	MSIX	-	Direct
x86	EXE	-	Direct
x64	MSIX	-	Direct
x64	EXE	-	Direct
neutral	EXE	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for DirectX End-User Runtime Installer.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DirectX End-User Runtime Installer on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.DirectX --exact --version 9.29.1974.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install DirectX End-User Runtime Installer silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.DirectX --exact 9.29.1974.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for DirectX End-User Runtime Installer?

DirectX End-User Runtime Installer uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: dxwebsetup.exe /Q. The silent switches are /Q.

How do I uninstall DirectX End-User Runtime Installer via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.DirectX --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DirectX End-User Runtime Installer's Apps & Features entry.

Is DirectX End-User Runtime Installer free?

DirectX End-User Runtime Installer is distributed under Proprietary (Freeware). Refer to the publisher (https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does DirectX End-User Runtime Installer work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls DirectX End-User Runtime Installer directly from the publisher.

How do I keep DirectX End-User Runtime Installer up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.DirectX --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of DirectX End-User Runtime Installer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.