DirectX Test Tool

Attention: DirectX 9.0c is no longer required as a pre-requisite for the latest Version/release of any of our products. This information is provided only for users of older versions.

DirectX Test Tool

This is the easiest way to check your DirectX 9.0c pre-requisite. Some of these checks can be performed manually if you prefer.

Instructions

1. Download the DirectX Test Tool
   Download link: DirectX Test Tool ( V.r 1.2, 70Kb)
2. Double click the file to start the program.
3. Click the "View DX Info" menu item.

Action Descriptions

• View DX Info - Will run the following tests on your computer.
• Searches the Windows registry for key HKey Local Machine\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectX,Version=4.09.00.0904 . If found and the Version value is correct then DirectX 9.0c is installed.
• Will look for the date of DirectSound dll (dsound.dll MUST be dated March 2008 or later). This check is valid on XP only. On Windows® 10/8/7 , dsound.dll may be inside a CAB file.
• Will attempt to initialize your detected sound devices for DirectX. A result of "Initialized=False" indicates the init failed. Failed init may indicate a problem with the device. Check for device errors in Windows Control Panel -- System -- Device Manager . Or the device may not have a DirectX driver which is normal for some devices (ex. a dial-up modem card with a speaker).

Best Practice: In some cases, even when DirectX 9.0c is installed, it may have a corrupted or missing file(s). We recommend you install the latest release of DirectX 9.0c which may fix DirectX errors and may provide security and performance enhancements.