DirectX 8.1 Upgrade
DirectX® is the multimedia system foundation for the Windows operating system. Using DirectX, programs can take full advantage of your computer to give you the best possible multimedia experience. DirectX 8.1 includes the latest updates to all the DirectX components and provides support for the same great features that were provided by DirectX 8.0a, including the latest hardware multimedia features and API capabilities:
- Graphics: Breathtaking, near photo-quality graphics and support for new forms of hardware-accelerated graphics for higher performance.
- Sound and Music: Compelling audio experiences that combine music and sounds with new special effects.
- Networking: Greatly improved performance and scalability.
- Video: Enhanced audio/video playback and capture, new video editing capabilities, improved support for DVD, TV technologies, and video acceleration.
For more information about this update, visit the DirectX Web site.
(This site is in English.)
This update applies to the following operating systems, running DirectX 6.1 or later:
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Windows 98
Note This update requires 100 megabytes of free hard drive space.
Restart your computer to complete the installation.
Uninstall is not available.