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Q172586: How To Check the Version Number of DirectX Drivers in Windows 95

Article: Q172586
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage kbimu
Last Modified: 13-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to check the version number of the DirectX drivers
installed on your computer.

Check DirectX Driver Versions
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1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3. In the list of programs on the Install/Uninstall tab, double-click DirectX
  Drivers.

  NOTE: If DirectX Drivers is not an available option, run Dxsetup.exe from your
  game CD.

4. When the DirectX Setup program appears, note the lines for Audio Driver and
  Display Driver.

5. Note the version numbers and note whether it is marked Certified or No
  Hardware Support.


Additional query words: imuwr kbdwi troubleshooting

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Keywords          : kbusage kbimu 
Technology        : kbOSWin95 kbOSWinSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbhowto

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