DirectX 8.1 Runtime for Windows 2000
Brief Description
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.
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Quick Details
| File Name: | DX81NTeng.exe |
| Version: | 1.0 |
| Date Published: | 11/8/2001 |
| Language: | English |
| Download Size: | 7.6 MB |
| Estimated Download Time: | 19 min 56K |
Overview
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. 
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System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000
Note: The Windows XP operating system already 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. Top of page
Instructions
To copy the download to your computer:
- Click Save to copy the program to any directory on your computer. (Or, you can start the installation immediately by clicking Run, although this option is not recommended).
- Run the DirectX 8.1 download package.
- Review the license agreement. If you accept it, you can continue.
- Restart your computer by clicking Yes at the reboot prompt.
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