How do I fix failed to initialize DirectX?

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How do I fix failed to initialize DirectX?

Solution 1: Update the DirectX on your Windows

  1. Type update in the search box from Start.
  2. Click Check for updates .
  3. If you use Windows 10, Microsoft will install the detected updates automatically; If you use Windows 7, click Install Updates.
  4. Restart your Windows and rerun you game to see if it works fine.

Can I install DirectX 12 on Windows 10?

Normally, if the current operating system you’re running is Windows 10, you don’t need to download DirectX 12, because it is an integral part of Windows 10. You can follow the instructions below to check which version of DirectX is installed on your PC: On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type dxdiag.

What does DirectX runtime mean?

The DirectX Runtime Error in Valorant is caused by outdated or corrupt graphics drivers and can be fixed easily with updates. Updating your graphics card driver via the official AMD or NVIDIA tools is recommended to resolve the issue.

How can I update my DirectX?

Here’s how to update DirectX:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type check. Then click Check for updates.
  2. Click Check for updates.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions so that Windows Update will automatically download & install the latest DirectX for you (included in the updates).

How do I force install DirectX 12?

Here is how to do it:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open Windows Settings. Then click Update & Security.
  2. Click Check for updates to download and install the updates available for your PC. If there are updates for DirectX 12, Windows will download and install the updates for you.

What is a DirectX runtime?

DirectX is a set of components in Windows that allows software, primarily and especially games, to work directly with your video and audio hardware. Games that use DirectX can use multimedia accelerator features built-in to your hardware more efficiently which improves your overall multimedia experience.

Is DirectX runtime safe?

It’s totally safe to install an older version of the DirectX redistributable package, as if the DirectX installer realizes it’s out of date compared to what’s on your machine, it just exits without doing anything.

How to reinstall DirectX on a Windows 10 PC?

Press the Windows Logo key+R to open a Run dialog.

  • Type regedit into the Run dialog and press Enter to launch the Registry Editor.
  • In the left pane of the Registry Editor,navigate to the following directory: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft

    • How do I re-install DirectX?

    To reinstall DirectX, either insert the CD that has the DirectX version you want to reinstall and search for the appropriate file, or locate the DirectX file you’ve recently downloaded. Once found, double-click the file named “dxsetup.exe” and choose the option to reinstall.

    How to force DirectX to install?

    Go to where you installed the game

  • Find WL2.exe and right-click it,then create a desktop shortcut
  • Right-click the new shortcut and select “Properties”
  • Inside the “Target” field,add in “-force-d3d9” (without the quotes) at the end,so it looks like,for instance: “C:\\Program Files\\GOG\\Wasteland 2 Director’s Cut\\WL2.exe” -force-d3d9

    • How to fix DirectX problem?

    – Right-click on desktop and open Screen Resolution. – Click Advanced settings. – Click the Troubleshoot tab, and then click Change settings. – Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to Full.