How do I find DirectX 11.2 in the updates menu?

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Hi, I'm trying to install Directx 11.1 or 11.2 (either will work for Battlefield 4) on Windows 8.1 64bit. I go to control panel and search for "optional updates" but Directx 11.2 does not show up there. How can I update to Directx 11.1 or .2?
 

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    Windows 8.1
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    MSI/ MS-7850
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670K
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    16384 mb
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    GTX 670
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Hi jaypaul97,

I can confirm that I do not see it either and that may be because you don't have a driver installed that supports11.1. My assumption is based on this AMD advisory:

Users can now download a Microsoft-certified AMD Catalyst™ driver that enables full support for the DirectX 11.1 API
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Now, since you have not provided any relevant specs, I have no idea whether you have an AMD or Intel based graphics solution so good luck in you search for an updated driver that supports 11.1 and maybe that will trigger the Windows Update to appear. Good luck.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
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    400w
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    57/11
my2cents said:
Hi jaypaul97,

I can confirm that I do not see it either and that may be because you don't have a driver installed that supports11.1. My assumption is based on this AMD advisory:

Users can now download a Microsoft-certified AMD Catalyst™ driver that enables full support for the DirectX 11.1 API
Click to expand...

Now, since you have not provided any relevant specs, I have no idea whether you have an AMD or Intel based graphics solution so good luck in you search for an updated driver that supports 11.1 and maybe that will trigger the Windows Update to appear. Good luck.
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Thanks for the response. My GPU is a GTX 670 and I have the latest non-beta release drivers. I guess the 670 just doesn't support 11.1 or 11.2?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MSI/ MS-7850
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670K
    Memory
    16384 mb
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 670
    Sound Card
    HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0887&SUBSYS_14

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
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    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
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    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
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    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
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    AMD K140
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    Opera 24.0
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    Avast Internet Security
I guess the 670 just doesn't support 11.1 or 11.2?
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According to this article, it appears that NVIDIA has decided not to turn on the full 11.1 functionality on several models. However, they claim they can provide limited support for 11.1 via 11.0 (however that's done). So, you may not get the option to download DirectX 11.1 unless NVIDIA changes their mind. Good luck.

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Nvidia Doesn't Fully Support DirectX 11.1 with Kepler GPUs, But? - Bright Side Of News*
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
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