Unlike the full “redistributable” package (a ~100MB offline installer), the web installer saves bandwidth and time by fetching only the required legacy components.
| Windows Version | DirectX 12 built-in? | Legacy runtimes (9, 10, 11) included? | Need Web Installer? | |----------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------| | Windows 7 | No | Partial (SP1 includes some) | Often | | Windows 8/8.1 | Yes | Partial (missing many 9.0c files) | Yes for old games | | Windows 10 | Yes | Partial (11 included, 9 missing) | Yes for DirectX 9 | | Windows 11 | Yes | Same as Windows 10 | Yes for DirectX 9 | directx end user runtimes web installer
But what exactly is it? Is it still necessary in the era of Windows 10 and 11? And why do so many older games still demand you run it? | Need Web Installer
Search for directx_Jun2010_redist.exe . This 95MB package contains all legacy runtimes up to DirectX 11. No internet required. Because dxwebsetup.exe is small and widely needed, malicious actors often distribute fake versions that install adware, miners, or ransomware. And why do so many older games still demand you run it