The is a specific, historical release of Microsoft’s DirectX collection. It is widely considered one of the most essential software packages for retro gaming and legacy Windows applications.

The is a legacy software package from Microsoft that provides essential runtime libraries for older games and multimedia applications. Unlike the core DirectX runtime integrated into Windows, this redistributable includes optional "side-by-side" technologies—such as D3DX9, D3DX10, D3DX11, XAudio 2.7, and XInput 1.3—that many classic PC titles rely on to function correctly. Quick Facts Release Date Download Type Redistributable / Offline Installer File Size Approx. 95.6 MB OS Compatibility Windows XP SP3, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 Primary Use Fixing missing DLL errors (e.g., d3dx9_43.dll) Why This Download Is Still Necessary

Note: The June 2010 release is the last standalone redistributable for legacy DirectX. For newer DirectX 11/12 titles, no additional download is needed.

Microsoft also provides a smaller that downloads only needed components, but the redistributable package above is recommended for offline installs or multiple machines.

This is the absolute final official update available for DirectX on Windows XP.

DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010)