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How to Uninstall Direct X on Windows: Step-by-Step

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If you’re experiencing game crashes or graphics issues, your DirectX installation might be the culprit.

Reinstalling or uninstalling DirectX can fix these problems. Plus, with updates like Microsoft’s latest improvements, DirectX can even boost your gaming performance, including doubling ray tracing speeds.

Here are 5 ways to uninstall DirectX to get a fresh version on your PC.

Ways to Uninstall DirectX from Windows

1. Iobit Uninstaller

Use Iobit Uninstaller to remove faulty DirectX components quickly.

  1. Download Iobit Uninstaller, install, and launch the software.
  2. Activate with your license code, then open Control Panel > Settings > Programs and Features > Powerful Uninstall.
  3. Right-click DirectX and select Powerful Uninstall.

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2. A Simple Registry Hack

Force Windows to reinstall DirectX by tweaking the registry:

  1. Open Regedit (Win+R, type regedit).
  2. Navigate to: CopyEditHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectX
  3. Change the “Version” value from 4.09.00.0904 to 4.08.00.0904.
    Alternatively, use a pre-made .reg file to set it.
Registry Edit

Then run the DirectX installer to reinstall.

3. DirectX 9 Uninstaller

For XP/2000 systems, restore original DirectX 8 files:

  1. Extract the DirectX 9 Uninstaller files.
  2. Run UnDx9.bat in Safe Mode to uninstall DirectX 9.
    Download DirectX 9 Uninstaller

4. DirectX Eradicator

This tool completely removes DirectX (versions 2.0–9.0c), cleans the registry, and enables CD rollback.

  1. Extract the DirectX Eradicator archive and run dxerad.exe.
  2. Confirm removal and reboot.
    After reboot, use the “DirectX Rollback Wizard” from your desktop.
    Download DirectX Eradicator 2.0

5. DirectX Buster

Designed for DirectX 5–9.x, DirectX Buster uninstalls without issue. Note: Compatibility is limited to Windows 9X, ME, and 2000.
Download DirectX Buster
Best as a last resort before considering a Windows reinstall.

6. DirectX Happy Uninstall

A premium tool for complete DirectX management (backup, restore, rollback, full install).
Supports all Windows versions (2000 to 7, both x86 and x64) and all DirectX versions including DirectX 11.
Costs $19.95.
Download DirectX Happy Uninstall

Reinstalling or uninstalling DirectX can resolve common gaming and performance issues, ensuring a smoother experience.

Whether you’re fixing a problem or looking to upgrade to the latest version, it’s an easy fix. If you’re using older versions like DirectX 10 on Windows XP, check out this guide on how to easily install and download DirectX 10 for step-by-step instructions.

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36 Comments - Write a Comment

  1. BJ 7 years ago

    doesnt work on windows 10

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  2. turahn hayden 8 years ago

    how do i use these methods to do direct x 11 feature 10 ?, i am trying to do a game or games on steam, and i get this message that mentions this every time, , i am not a professional ,

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  3. Aditya Sainy 8 years ago

    THANKYOUUUUUUUUU THANKYOUUU SOOOOOO MUCH, I love you,,,,you saved my life from this trick bro,,,,,thankyou sooooooooo much!!!!!

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  4. fan 8 years ago

    thanx 100% working insane how long i was searching to fix fallout 4 sound problem on windows 10.

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    • Otakar 8 years ago

      I was looking for this because of the same problem…and it solved it :)

      Reply
  5. Ben 9 years ago

    The first step worked for me , Because Direct X was uneable to reinstall , but now it fixed, THANKS !!

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  6. Patton Dickinson 9 years ago

    For some reason I couldn’t find the version with a 4.09 value actually none had a value so……what should I do

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  7. Mau 9 years ago

    Coming here in 2016. The first option (RegEdit) did the trick. Thanks man, you saved my game. :)

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  8. mohamed asjath 9 years ago

    Thanks my cod 2 worked

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  9. Windows10User 9 years ago

    How do i do this in Windows 10?

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  10. Odigwe Victor. 10 years ago

    Thanks. But i have Directx 11 and my call of duty and fifa 14 refuse to work

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  11. gare 10 years ago

    thank you

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  12. Johnny 10 years ago

    Nice work, options 1 saving me from wasting next hours. Thanks a lot

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  13. frane 10 years ago

    ok how can i do this for win 8.1 becaouse this is not working for me

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  14. Rangana Lakmal 11 years ago

    Great work!!! Option 1 worked perfectly. Thank you sooooooo much

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  15. weuter 11 years ago

    I’ve been working for two days to fix the directX problem! Thanks for the solution. Option one did the job, I can finaly shoot some germans;) WWII

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  16. Tawheed Wani TD 11 years ago

    Thanks A Lot man…. It worked….
    :)

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  17. hicham 11 years ago

    thank you very much god bless you

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  18. ahmed 11 years ago

    thanks man you saved my life

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  19. rheist 11 years ago

    i do not always commenting on a blog.. but when a blog give me information that really good. I MUST THANK IT :D u really saving my gaming life u know.. good blog!

    Reply
  20. wow 11 years ago

    wow it worked

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  21. jenmar 11 years ago

    thanks man its worked :]

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  22. Andre 12 years ago

    Thanks man. God bless you. :D

    Reply
  23. Jeffrey 12 years ago

    Nice. Microsoft don’t seem to offer any help in regards to fixing an installation. The Registry hack got it to reinstall nicely, thanks.

    Reply
  24. Sal Demirci 12 years ago

    Thank you,
    Changed registery to 08 and it really worked.

    Reply
  25. Alex 13 years ago

    Thanks

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  26. joel 14 years ago

    thanks. really appreciate your help.

    Reply
  27. dernailer 14 years ago

    Thanks for the tip with the registry…passed 5 hours try to make Battlefield 2 working fine, because i got the great idea to install directx 10 on my xp vaio …

    I just changed x.10.xxxxxxxx to x.09 and worked like a charm ;)

    Reply
  28. Ernie John 16 years ago

    thanks.. i completely uninstalled my directx 10 and reinstalled directx 9.

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  29. turkish man 16 years ago

    hey man thank you ;)

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  30. tracyjo 16 years ago

    BLESS YOU!!!! :D

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  31. pm 16 years ago

    awesome trick on the regedit. thanks homes

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  32. Kautsar 17 years ago

    Thanks Raymond.

    Reply
  33. sunkumar kothari 17 years ago

    very favorable intellectual

    Reply
  34. MR. Young 17 years ago

    Hi Raymond, Thanks so much. This is what I’m looking for all this while.

    Reply
  35. chunky 17 years ago

    Another piece of useful information.

    Reply

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