

Graphics card driver issue can cause the failed to initialize Direct3D issue.

If the issue still persists, don’t worry, we have more solutions for you. This should fix the failed to initialize Direct3D issue.
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Check the Microsoft support to update DirectX in different Windows system: How to install the latest version of DirectX.Ĥ) Click the Display tab, in the DirectX Features section, check if Direct3D is enabled. If you’re using Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, you’ll need to update Windows to update and install the latest DirectX While if you’re using Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, you should install a service pack to update.

Updating DirectX varies from Windows versions. If it doesn’t meet the requirement (DirectX 9.0c and later), you should update your DirectX version in your system. How to check the DirectX version in Windows?įollow the instructions below to check the DirectX version in your Windows:ġ) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + R at the same time to invoke the Run box.ģ) In the System tab, you will see the DirectX version as the screenshot shows. If it’s older than the required version, you’ll need to update and install the latest DirectX in your Windows. You can try the following solutions to fix it easily and quickly! Fix 1: Check your DirectX version and update itĪs then error message suggested, you can first of all, check the DirectX version in your computer to see if it meets the minimum requirement (DirectX 9.0c and later). Why does this problem happen? There are various reasons for this problem, and the possible causes can be the old DirectX version, the missing or outdated video drivers, or the missing DLL files in your program file. Direct3D uses the hardware acceleration if it is available on the graphics card, and allows the hardware acceleration of the 3D rendering pipeline. What is Direct3D and Why does the error happen?ĭirect3D, which belongs to a part of DirectX, is a graphics application programming interface for Windows, which is used to render the three-dimensional graphics in applications or games like Call of Duty, Tomb Raider, etc. Note: The screenshots below come from Windows 10, but the fixes also work on Windows 8 and Window 7.
