How can I tell what version of Directx is installed?

[Muse]

Can't see where. I'm multibooting Win2000 SP2, Win98SE and NT 4.0 SP6a. I kind of think that Directx doesn't exist for NT 4, but how do I figure out what version is installed in Win2k and Win98SE? Thanks.

 

[MoMeanMugs]

Type dxdiag in your run box in the Start menu.

 

[Muse]

<< Type dxdiag in your run box in the Start menu. >>

Yep, it's there. I found a shortcut to it poking around, in the \directx directory. Question: Why isn't there a shortcut to it somewhere, such as in Accessories or Computer Management? Seems kind of weird. Now, I'm not yet into using it, games, etc., but I have some games I'm going to install. Seems weird that Directx is kind of hidden away. What's the idea?

 

[ObiDon]

<< Seems weird that Directx is kind of hidden away. >>


Well, normally you don't need to access it yourself. It's just there and it works
But, yeah, I remember some older versions of DirectX had an icon in the control panel.