Activating DirectX 12 Ultimate on Your Windows PC

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Steps to Activate DirectX 12 Ultimate on Your Windows PC

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Activating DirectX 12 Ultimate on Your Windows PC

Activating DirectX 12 Ultimate on your Windows PC can significantly improve your gaming performance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do that:

Check Your System Compatibility

  1. Open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool: Press Windows + R to open the Run window, type DXdiag and press Enter.

  2. Check Your DirectX Version: Look for your DirectX version in the tool. If it’s not listed, continue with the steps.

Enable DirectX 12 Ultimate

  1. Update Windows: Ensure your Windows version is up to date by checking for updates in the Windows Update tab.

  2. Download and Install the Latest DirectX Version:

    • Go to the Microsoft DirectX and User Runtime Webpage.
    • Follow the installation instructions to ensure the latest version is properly set up.

  3. Update Display Adapters:

    • In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, check the name of your display adapter.
    • Go to the manufacturer’s website (e.g., NVIDIA or AMD) to update the drivers for your specific GPU model.
    • Restart your PC after updating the drivers.

Ensure Legacy Components are Selected

  1. Go to Windows Features:
    • Type “Windows features” in the search bar and open the Windows Features window.
    • Toggle on “Legacy Components” if not already selected.
    • Save the changes and restart your PC.

Confirm DirectX 12 Ultimate is Enabled

  1. Open the Graphic Settings:

    • Type “Graphic settings” in the search bar.
    • Ensure “DirectX 12 Ultimate” is selected and restarted your PC if necessary.

  2. Verify in DirectX Diagnostic Tool: Reopen the DirectX Diagnostic Tool to confirm DirectX 12 Ultimate is now enabled.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully activate DirectX 12 Ultimate on your Windows PC.