To get the latest version of DirectX for your version of Windows, use Windows Update. If you have Windows 10 or 11, then you already have the latest version of DirectX installed.

Check which version of DirectX is installed. The DxDiag tool reports detailed information about the DirectX components and drivers installed on your system and can be used. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Type dxdiag in the search box. Or, just type dxdiag from Start. DirectX versions and updates by Operating System

This article describes the hotfixes and updates that are included in Service Update 44. Please note that our naming conventions have changed to clarify the link between the version number and service update.