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

Learn how to use the DxDiag.exe tool to collect system information useful for troubleshooting problems with Microsoft Casual Games.

Fluid dictation is a new feature in Voice typing on Copilot+ PCs, that makes voice-based dictation smoother and smarter. It automatically corrects grammar, punctuation, and filler words as you speak, reducing the need for manual editing. This experience is powered by on-device small language models (SLMs) to ensure fast and private processing.

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. Note: Not all versions of Windows can run the latest versions of DirectX.

To open the dictation toolbar, press the Windows logo key + H. Then say whatever’s on your mind. Using a tablet or touchscreen? Tap the microphone button on the touch keyboard to start dictation. Tap it again to stop, or just say “stop dictation.” See dictation commands. Was this information helpful?

First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.

Windows Speech Recognition lets you control your PC by voice alone, without needing a keyboard or mouse. This article lists commands that you can use with Speech Recognition. For instructions on how to set up Speech Recognition for the first time, refer to Use voice recognition in Windows.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 11 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page.

Dictation lets you use speech-to-text to author content in Office with a microphone and reliable internet connection. Use your voice to quickly create documents, emails, notes, presentations, or even slide notes. Note: These steps apply to the desktop versions of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint in Microsoft 365 or supported perpetual versions.

Once an Indic phonetic keyboard is added, the keyboard dictionary is downloaded in the background using Windows Update. It can take some time for the keyboard dictionary to finish downloading and installing.