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.
Reviewing 9.28.1886 (February 2010) (Feb 9, 2010)
The quality of files are undeniable. It is REQUIRED to install this.
But the size of installer is big, when Microsoft did not removed superseded files.
Reviewing 9.28.1886 (February 2010) (Feb 8, 2010)
Yes you do need the redistro if you want to ensure that all components that can be updated are, the web installer has a habit of missing some components in my experience, its best to just grab the latist redistro installer when it comes out and save it incase you endup needing it :)
note: this is a must if you play games.
Reviewing 9.28.1886 (February 2010) (Feb 8, 2010)
Get the web installer instead from their homepage. For my Windows 7 x64 installation it downloaded a whooping 1MB instead of the huge redistributable.
Reviewing 9.27.1734 (August 2009) (Sep 10, 2009)
"you can't live without this."
Sure you can. In most cases the game/tech that requires this will include it anyway and install for you.
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