DirectX Redistributable 9.29.1974 Fileforum Pick

4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 (322 votes)

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Windows 7/2000/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP / Freeware / 456,250 downloads

Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. It includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.

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  1. 4 out of 5 stars
    nvic

    Reviewing 9.29.1974 (Apr 19, 2011)

    I used the web version to avoid downloading 95MB unless I needed it.

    Only noticeable change was an offer to install Bing toolbar and new graphics for the setup wizard. DX version was last June's (which was already installed).

    Looks more like an attempt to push Bing toolbar than anything.

  2. 4 out of 5 stars
    gplasky

    Reviewing 9.29.1974 (Apr 19, 2011)

    jorgosch
    You're kidding, right? Like you don't realize that the web installer downloads the files in the background? You think that magical 1MB download is all you need?

  3. 3 out of 5 stars
    New Doraemon

    Reviewing 9.29.1974 (Apr 19, 2011)

    As posted on several places like this one:

    http://www.nsaneforums.c...ectx-9291974-april-2011/

    this is not an updated DirectX Runtime but just an update to the installer. So June 2010 remains the latest.

  4. 4 out of 5 stars
    lypxzm

    Reviewing 9.29.1962 (June 2010) (Feb 11, 2011)

    It is what I needed.

  5. 3 out of 5 stars
    JustForMyMemory

    Reviewing 9.28.1886 (February 2010) (Feb 9, 2010)

    The quality of files are undeniable. It is MUST-HAVE for gamers.

    But the size of installer is big, while Microsoft did not remove superseded (version) files.

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  1. Aug 29, 2011 - 12:26 PM
    Sumoku

    Why is everyone using the Reviews section for the discussion?

    Perhaps I am the only one who has failed to understand established convention. Or am I perhaps the only one to have noticed the oddness of such convention?

    Keeping my response 'on topic', I note that there is some confusion regarding Web-based updates. My own understanding is that an on-line installer will download only those elements that need updating, or which the user requests, whereas an off-line installer contains all elements of the program that may or may not need to be installed, including any drivers, optional elements, additional languages, and so on. In the case of the DirectX download, the Web-based installer should download only those elements added or updated since the last install.

    Please tell me if I'm wrong.

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