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Microsoft might have actually read the average user’s mind this time. It is now offering DirectX 11 for both Windows 7 and Windows Vista platforms. Last time most of the people didn’t even bothered downloading DirectX 10 cause it was only available with Windows Vista.

The easiest way to download this baby is from the regular Windows Update. The update not only guarantees the DirectX upgrade but also many other improvements.

• Windows Graphics, Imaging, and XPS Library – The Windows Graphics, Imaging, and XPS Library enables developers to take advantage of the advancements in modern graphics technologies for gaming, multimedia, imaging, and printing applications
• Windows Automation API – The Windows Automation API enables accessibility tools and test automations to access the Windows user interface in a consistent way across operating system versions.
• Windows Portable Devices Platform (Vista only) – The Windows Portable Devices Platform supplies the infrastructure to standardize data transfers between an application and a portable device, such as a mobile phone, a digital camera, or a portable media player.
• Windows Ribbon and Animation Manager Library – The Windows Ribbon and Animation Manager Library contains the following features:Windows Ribbon API, a command framework that enables developers to quickly and easily create rich ribbon experiences in their applications and Windows Animation Manager API, an animation framework for managing the scheduling and execution of user interface element animations

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