DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Offline Installer

Name: DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime
Availability: InStock
Author: Microsoft

Standalone installer · Full setup · Offline installer free download for Windows

Utilities · vJune 2010 · Freeware

Official Microsoft offline installer combining DirectX 9, 10 and 11 runtime components

Link checked against Microsoft's official domain on June 14, 2026 (automated check; catalog maintained by Avinash Verma, Editor).

License: Freeware

Size: 95.8 MB

Platforms: Windows

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Quick answer: downloading DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime

DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime is a Freeware utility for Windows from Microsoft. Its official offline (standalone) installer is published as a direct EXE download and installs without an internet connection. Always download from the official source (microsoft.com) — we link there directly and never host or modify the file.

DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Trust & Verification

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DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Offline Installer Downloads

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Platform	Build	Architecture	Package	Download	Notes
Windows	EXE DirectX End-User Runtime June 2010 — Direct Download	x86/x64	EXE	Download	Direct .exe from Microsoft CDN — 95.8 MB offline package
Windows	Standard package DirectX Runtime — Official Microsoft Download Page	x86/x64	Download page	Download	Official Microsoft page with SHA1 checksum verification

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DirectX End-User Runtime June 2010 — Direct Download

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Direct .exe from Microsoft CDN — 95.8 MB offline package

Windows

Standard package

DirectX Runtime — Official Microsoft Download Page

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Download page

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DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Overview

The DirectX End-User Runtime is a free Microsoft package for Windows that installs legacy DirectX components — particularly the D3DX, XInput, XAudio, and other helper libraries from DirectX 9, 10, and 11 eras — that some games and applications still require. Modern Windows already includes the core DirectX, but many older (and even some newer) games were built against these additional redistributable libraries and will show a missing-DLL error (such as d3dx9_43.dll) without them. Installing the runtime adds those components so the affected software runs. It does not replace the version of DirectX built into Windows. The offline installer installs these components without an internet connection. Running the installer is harmless on systems that already have the components, since it simply verifies and adds only the ones that are missing. The link on this page goes to Microsoft's official DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime download.

DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Preview

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DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Offline Installer Key Features

Installs legacy DirectX 9/10/11 helper libraries
Provides D3DX, XInput, XAudio, and related DLLs
Fixes missing-DLL errors in many games
Complements, not replaces, built-in DirectX
Official Microsoft redistributable

DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Standalone Installer System Requirements

Baseline requirements to run the current DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime release:

Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, or Windows 11
Memory (RAM): 128 MB minimum
Disk Space: 500 MB free space for extraction and installation
Processor: Any x86 or x64 processor

How to Install DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime

Follow these steps to install DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime offline on your PC:

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Click the Download button above to get directx_Jun2010_redist.exe (~95 MB) directly from Microsoft's CDN.
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Create a folder on your desktop or C: drive (e.g. C:\DirectX_June2010) to extract files into.
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Run directx_Jun2010_redist.exe — it is a self-extracting archive. When prompted, browse to the folder you created and click OK.
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Open the extracted folder and double-click DXSETUP.exe — this is the actual DirectX installer.
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Accept the license agreement and click Next to begin installation.
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Wait for installation to complete (about 1 minute). Click Finish when done.
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Restart your PC if prompted, then launch your game — missing DLL errors should be resolved.

Common DirectX 9 / 10 / 11 Runtime Installation Issues & Fixes

Ran into a problem? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

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d3dx9_43.dll not found / missing DLL error

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This is exactly what the DirectX End-User Runtime June 2010 fixes. Download and run the installer above, then restart your PC. Never download DLL files from random websites — always use this official Microsoft package.

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DXSETUP.exe shows 'An internal system error occurred'

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Right-click DXSETUP.exe and select 'Run as administrator'. If the error persists, run Windows Update first to ensure your system is current, then retry the DirectX installer.

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Downloaded a small file (~285 KB) that requires internet to install

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You accidentally downloaded the web installer (dxwebsetup.exe) instead of the offline package. Use the download link above to get the full offline redistributable directx_Jun2010_redist.exe (~95 MB).

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Game still shows DLL missing after installing DirectX runtime

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Some games also require Visual C++ Redistributable packages. Install the Visual C++ 2010, 2013, and 2015-2022 redistributables alongside DirectX. Check the game's system requirements for the exact VC++ version needed.