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Q179411: Description of the DirectX Tool in Control Panel

Article: Q179411
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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The DirectX tool in Control Panel is used by software developers to troubleshoot
DirectX-based programs. Developers use this tool to disable DirectX features and
test for problems that result. This process enables developers to determine what
issues you may encounter when you use a program that uses DirectX features. The
DirectX tool does not add any new features or functionality to programs.

If you use the DirectX tool improperly, you may damage your program's files or be
unable to run your program.

MORE INFORMATION
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The DirectX tool in Control Panel is part of the DirectX Software Development
Kit (SDK). We do not recommend you install the SDK unless you are a software
developer.

For more information about DirectX, connect to the Microsoft DirectX Web site at
the following location on the World Wide Web:

  http://www.microsoft.com/directx

Additional query words: directx.cpl

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbinfo

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