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DirectX 9.0c includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX 9.0 APIs. The DirectX 9.0 runtime cannot be uninstalled. We recommend Windows Millennium and XP users create a 'System Restore' point before installing.

Overview
This download includes the complete Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK contains all DirectX software required to create DirectX 9.0 compliant applications in C/C++, C#, and Visual Basic .NET.

Major components include: DirectX 9.0 system components (runtimes); DirectX 9.0 Application Programming Interface (API) Documentation for each of the DirectX core areas (written for C++, C#, or Visual Basic .Net developers); DirectX 9.0 headers & libraries; Sample applications and source code; miscellaneous tools and utilities.

This download does NOT include the DirectX 9.0 SDK Extras content, such as Japanese Docs, Symbol Files, Direct3D XFile Exporters, DirectShow DVD components, DirectPlay for PocketPC, and DirectMusic Producer.

For additional information please see DirectX Web site along with reviewing the DirectX 9.0 Readme for last-minute updates.

System Requirements

• Supported Operating Systems: TabletPC, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP.

Note: Before proceeding with your driver installation we suggest you make sure you are installing the latest version available and for the appropriate model/revision and Operating System. We strongly suggest following 'readme' instructions for installing drivers when available. Often restarting your system will be necessary for the new driver to become active and start functioning properly.

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