Release Date - 8 Nov 2001
Estimated Download Size/Time @28.8 - 7,750 kb / 38min

System Requirements
Windows 2000 operating system. The Windows XP operating system includes DirectX 8.1. If you use Windows XP, you do not need to install DirectX 8.1.

The DirectX installation process requires approximately 35 megabytes (MB) of free space on your hard drive. After installation, the DirectX download takes approximately 15 MB of hard drive space. If you had an earlier version of DirectX installed on your computer, you will see little difference in used space on your hard drive. DirectX 8.1 will overwrite the earlier versions.

Note: After installation, the DirectX 8.1 runtime cannot be removed (uninstalled). The installation process changes core components and makes numerous registry changes within your operating system. Microsoft does not support uninstallation.

Operating System - Windows 2000

Download Site: download.microsoft.com - 7,937 Kb

IMPORTANT DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

To copy the download to your computer

1. Click "Save" to copy the program to any directory on your computer.
(Or, you can start the installation immediately by clicking "Run," though this option is not
recommended).

2. Run the DirectX 8.1 download package.

3. Review the license agreement. If you accept it, you can continue.

4. Restart your computer by clicking "Yes" at the reboot prompt.