DirectX 8.1 - Runtime

Tap into the fun on your computer with this update to the multimedia system services for Microsoft(r) Windows(r).

Microsoft DirectX(r) 8.1 delivers fast performance for DirectX-enabled games and other rich media software. DirectX 8.1 also provides support for the latest generation of 3-D graphics acceleration hardware.

• For More Information - http://microsoft.com/directx
• Version - 8.1
• Release Date - 8 Nov 2001
• Estimated Download Size/Time @28.8 - 7,750 kb / 38min

System Requirements

Windows 2000 operating system. The Windows XP operating system includes DirectX 8.1. If you use Windows XP, you do not need to install DirectX 8.1.

The DirectX installation process requires approximately 35 megabytes (MB) of free space on your hard drive. After installation, the DirectX download takes approximately 15 MB of hard drive space. If you had an earlier version of DirectX installed on your computer, you will see little difference in used space on your hard drive. DirectX 8.1 will overwrite the earlier versions.

Note: After installation, the DirectX 8.1 runtime cannot be removed (uninstalled). The installation process changes core components and makes numerous registry changes within your operating system. Microsoft does not support uninstallation.

Operating System - Windows 2000

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DX81NTeng.exe - 7,937 Kb

***Note: Users of Windows XP do not need to install DirectX 8.1. DirectX 8.1 is included in the Windows XP operating system.

DirectX 8 SDK Information Page