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Description of the DirectX Tool in Control Panel

Article ID: 179411

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006


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SUMMARY

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

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:

Additional query words: directx.cpl

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