Download DirectX 10.1 from Vista Services Pack 1

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DirectX 10.1, The latest Directx 10 extension that available download via Windows Vista Services Pack 1 Build 6001.16659. This DirectX 10.1 is a improvement version of DirectX 10 which still maintaining the overall structure and programming model of DirectX 10, while enhancing on directX 10 vertex, geometry, and pixel shader instruction sets.

Beside that, the new features of DirectX 10.1 are new shading and texturing capabilities, anti-aliasing improvements, and tighter specifications . All information of DirectX 10.1 can be found in AMD-ATIs whitepaper about DX 10.1 features and technology. [ via TeamATI. ]

The purpose of improvement of DirectX 10 is offers incremental improvements to the programming interface that address limitations of DirectX 10, and unlock new graphical techniques that will take the quality of 3D graphics to the next level in 2008 and beyond. Advantages include global illumination delivering lighting and shadow quality in real-time that matches the ray tracing techniques used in CG films, improved anti-aliasing techniques to clean up distracting shimmering artifacts, and tighter specifications for improved compatibility”, reads the conclusion of the ATI whitepaper.

TO utilize the new features of DirectX 10.1 will require you to have a new GPU hardware such as ATI Radeon HD 3800. But it is obviously backward compatible with any graphic card.

However, DirectX 10.1 is available for Microsoft tester only. But there is a hack tips available to install DirectX 10.1 from Windows services pack 1 Build 6001.16559.

To download Direct X 10.1 for Windows Vista, you will need to install Service Pack 1 through Windows Update Services using a registry hack.

Instructions to active directx 10.1 on Windows vista:

1) Save this text file as File.cmd
2) Then run the batch file with elevated administrator privileges.
3) Install and reboot the computer after installing each update: KB935509, KB937287 and KB93837.
4) After the final reboot, you will get the option to download Windows Vista SP1 in Windows Update.
5) Verify that you have DirectX 10.1 by running dxdiag from the command prompt.

Here are some pictures sample to difference’s from DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 on images quality.

DX 9 scenery from Flight Simulator X

DirectX 9 Flight Simulator Screenshot

And a rendering of the same scenery with DirectX 10

DirectX 10 Flight Simulator Screenshot

Posted on 02. Nov, 2007 by km in Tips

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64 Comments for Download DirectX 10.1 from Vista Services Pack 1

Davinder Says

03. Nov, 2007

hmmm… worth a update… thnx!

nazri Says

03. Nov, 2007

well i think the second picture
must be dx10. right?

Antnio Duarte Says

03. Nov, 2007

Não aguento esperar pelo DirectX 10.1

steve Says

03. Nov, 2007

lets get DX10.1 for XP… i hate Vista….

Blogulate Says

07. Nov, 2007

Dude !
You’ve got the images mixed up .. the better one’s DX10 .. :D

Abdul Says

11. Nov, 2007

Thanks to linking only to the file (windowsvistasp1_beta_hack.txt ) from my website but not linking to the original post.

km Says

12. Nov, 2007

@Abdul…

i have adding your link on the bottom of the article.

@Blogulate and Nasri

Thank for the remind… i have the correct the images…

Joey Says

13. Nov, 2007

I did what the instructions say but when I do the update it says no updates available. Can anyone tell me what i might be doing wrong.

Kelso Says

15. Nov, 2007

ive been looking for dx10 for ages!! im running vista..now,is there any1 out there that can perhaps give me a link 2 download dx10????

Reforcer Says

19. Nov, 2007

Me to-> Where can i find directX 10 for Vista (32bit) ?

km Says

10. Dec, 2007

@Reforcer

you can check out the latest Windows Vista Services Pack 1. The DirectX 10.1 has been included inside Vista SP1

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08. Jan, 2008

How to I download it? Is it free?

km Says

09. Jan, 2008

@Matt

windows vista SP 1 already bundle with DirectX 10. Just install Windows vista SP 1, you will get the directx 10 files.

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13. Mar, 2008

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Nathan Says

20. Mar, 2008

Ok i did everything and it did not install directx 10.1…plus when i boot up it always looks for a install9.msi file…where did i go wrong?

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25. Mar, 2008

I had download this directx for running the game CRASHDAY

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27. Mar, 2008

ive been looking for dx10 for ages!! im running vista..now,is there any1 out there that can perhaps give me a link 2 download dx10????

bunty Says

18. Apr, 2008

very nice graphics

Bolan Says

18. Apr, 2008

I save the text file into notepad with the .cmd . When i open it, it says “access is denied”. How do i fix it so i can get 10.1

Reaper Says

22. May, 2008

Hey umm here is the link to download directx 10
just click continue…

if you do not have an original copy of windows vista it will not work!

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en

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10. Aug, 2008

Where the hell to download it?I can’t find it on microsoft.Please someone give me a direct link!!

Alexander Says

24. Aug, 2008

For everyone that has problems using this guide, do this;

Open Windows update, and install all awailable updates you can.

Go to: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyou.aspx?familyId=b0c7136d-5ebb-413b-89c9-cb3d06d12674&displayLang=en

And download the Vista SP1 standalone update, run it and reboot.

Now pres "start + r" , and type "dxdiag", then press enter!

At the window you get, you will see "DirectX-version: DirectX XX.X"

If it says 10.1, then you have sucsessfully updated your DX to 10.1… If not, you probably get someone else to do it for you!

Peace out

tidus0088 Says

04. Sep, 2008

thx@O@

moleau Says

07. Oct, 2008

I have vista whit SP1 version 6001 and no have directx 10.1 dxdiag: DirectX 10, what the problem?

NOOB Says

08. Oct, 2008

Hi, I recently got a new Windows Vista computer around September ‘08 with the service pack 1, when i go into the dxdiag and see which version of the DirectX i have, it says I have only the DirectX 10, not 10.1. How can i get this new version?

PLZ HELP!!!

NOOB Says

08. Oct, 2008

HI, i forgot to mention that my vista is a 32-bit version, i went to the Microsoft download site for DirectX 10, but it says in the description of it being DirectX 9.0c….from this site it says DirectX 9.0c “http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en”

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Mati Says

07. Nov, 2008

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14. Nov, 2008

Where can I download DirectX 10.1??????? Please help me.

sam Says

24. Nov, 2008

hey i have download the text file & its completed successfully but not receving any updates from microsoft is there any other way to download the updates. thankx in advance

Kubis Says

07. Dec, 2008

Why i dont update this KB935509, KB937287 and KB93837 on Windows Vista Home basic?…

Billigflüge Says

30. Dec, 2008

I have already downloaded it
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09. Jan, 2009

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ForeverKills Says

19. Mar, 2009

Can anyone help me i cant download it =[
i have been trying to get new stuff for my computer only to run one game for months

k.koenig Says

30. Jun, 2009

I need it! Thank you

man Says

27. Jul, 2009

tx

thomas Says

06. Aug, 2009

WOW, this is nice.

dod Says

08. Aug, 2009

Well described with further help, thank you.

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09. Aug, 2009

i need it, we downloaded it:
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24. Aug, 2009

How do i fix it so i can get 10.1

Max Says

25. Aug, 2009

Thank’s a lot ;)

kaiser Says

05. Sep, 2009

Thanks for the information. It’s been very useful for me!

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05. Sep, 2009

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BlackOut Says

05. Sep, 2009

Thank you ;)

jay-r Says

18. Sep, 2009

hi there guys
is the directx10 is cool or what?
i have a problem in my comp.
it’s still not working at my OS
if i install directx10 isnt it working?…

adam Says

23. Nov, 2009

yeah ok directx is so great hahaha now how do i download it where do i go to actually get it and does anyone know if this fixes the “direct3d devce failed” message that comes up on rollercoaster tycoon 3?

hennie Says

04. Dec, 2009

Hi i need directx 10 for win 7 please.

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08. Jan, 2010

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08. Jan, 2010

Almost forgot, just thanks for great stuff.

DAS Boot Says

25. Jan, 2010

Can ANYONE help me find Directx 10.1 for Windows 7 64-bit?? My graphics card (GeForce GT220) shipped with 10, but will support up to 10.1 However, Windows 7 ships with 11, but only uses 10 on my computer…HELP!!

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