What is DirectX and should I download it?

Watching a webcam that has advanced features if I have DirectX.   When I go to Microsoft to download, there is little a warning that says: it cannot be uninstalled.  I don't know what it is!   Is it safe to download it on a Vista Home Premium 64 bit system?  I have IE 8.0, if that helps.  Thank you!!!  (pls talk to me like I'm a child of 5 years!)

Hi ditnc

DirectX 10 features advanced 3D graphic rendering capabilities and helps improve your computer's performance in the high-end 3D applications and games.

Offering a standard 3D development platform for Windows PC, it also provides software developers access to powerful hardware features without having to write hardware-specific code. For players and video fans, that translates into reliable, best performing graphics when you play games on your PC.

Download the latest version of DirectX here.

Also refer to:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/DirectX-frequently-asked-questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/run-DirectX-Diagnostic-tool

After back and let us know if it helped to solve your problem.

Thank you and best regards,

R uma - Microsoft technical support.

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