Directx Redist June 2010 [portable] -

Here is the story of why a software package from the summer of 2010 remains a staple of PC gaming setups over a decade later.

Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010) Official purpose: A redistributable package containing all legacy DirectX 9.0c, DirectX 10, and DirectX 11 runtime libraries that were available up to June 2010. File size: ~95–100 MB (as an executable that extracts to a folder). Notable fact: This was the last standalone redistributable covering DirectX 9/10/11 before Windows 8/10 began including updates via Windows Update. directx redist june 2010

System requirements for Valiant Hearts: The Great War - Ubisoft Here is the story of why a software

Many PC users encounter errors such as "d3dx9_43.dll is missing" or "XINPUT1_3.dll not found" when trying to launch older or even some relatively modern games. Because DirectX 10, 11, and 12 are not fully backward compatible with these specific legacy libraries, the DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010) is the official solution to bridge that gap. Notable fact: This was the last standalone redistributable

– Games from 2014 onward use DirectX 11.1+ or DirectX 12 features not in this package. They rely on Windows itself.