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DirectX Version Checker

by SoftSeav1.2

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A small freeware to check the DirectX version in your Windows.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id SoftSea.DirectXVersionChecker --exact --version 1.2

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

Silent install command for DirectX Version Checker

DirectX Version Checker uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)
get.php /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for DirectX Version Checker →

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About

DirectX Version Checker is a small utility designed to check the version of DirectX installed on your computer. The application also can check DirectX Version, DirectX Debug Levels, DirectInput Devices, DirectShow Filters, All Video Compressors and All Audio Compressors. It is very lightweight and extremely easy to use.

Installers · v1.2

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

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 Version Checker.

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 Version Checker on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SoftSea.DirectXVersionChecker --exact --version 1.2. winget downloads the installer from SoftSea and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install DirectX Version Checker silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SoftSea.DirectXVersionChecker --exact 1.2 --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 Version Checker?
DirectX Version Checker uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: get.php /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall DirectX Version Checker via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id SoftSea.DirectXVersionChecker --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DirectX Version Checker's Apps & Features entry.
Is DirectX Version Checker free?
DirectX Version Checker is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.softsea.com/software/DirectX-Version-Checker.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does DirectX Version Checker 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 Version Checker directly from the publisher.
How do I keep DirectX Version Checker up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id SoftSea.DirectXVersionChecker --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of DirectX Version Checker from microsoft/winget-pkgs.