Direct-X 10?

[MBX]

hi,

is direct-x 9 or 10 already integrated in Vista (in my case x64) or do you need to download that externally?

[myiope]

Windows Vista already comes with both DirectX 10 and a special version of DirectX 9 called 9Ex, which is basically the same as the regular one except it supports some new features of Vista. Vista SP1 includes DX 10.1 as well.

[MBX]

Windows Vista already comes with both DirectX 10 and a special version of DirectX 9 called 9Ex, which is basically the same as the regular one except it supports some new features of Vista. Vista SP1 includes DX 10.1 as well.

I see, thanks for info. Is it automatically activated or does it require a manual switch-on? Just curious because i did a test with a 3d tool and it said i need to activate direct-x 9 or 10.

[myiope]

It shouldn't need any activation. What 3d tool are you trying to use?

[exabytes18]

As myiope implied, it depends on the application. Dx10 is a new technology so not many applications make use of it. Dx10 is usually not the default render engine and isn't even an option without the capable graphics solution.