DirectX
DirectX is a group of technologies developed by Microsoft to make Windows a better environment for games by allowing for improved features and faster performance.
Most computers already have DirectX, either because it came built-in (Windows 98 and Windows 2000) or because it was already installed by another game.
Does Postal Plus require DirectX?
Postal Plus does not require DirectX, but it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you use it with DirectX 5.0 or later.
If you have Windows 95, 98 or 2000, the Postal Plus Setup program will automatically configure Postal Plus to use DirectX and will then install or upgrade DirectX as needed.
If you have Windows NT 4.0, the Postal Plus Setup program will configure Postal Plus to use the built-in Windows NT display functionality.
How do I manually install DirectX?
Normally, you wouldn't have to manually install DirectX because the Postal Plus Setup program automatically installs it as needed.
However, if the DirectX installation process was interrupted or your DirectX was somehow corrupted, you can manually install DirectX as follows:
How can I enable or disable DirectX?
Normally, you shouldn't have to enable or disable DirectX because the Postal Plus Setup program automatically configures this correctly based on your version of Windows.
However, if you do need to enable or disable the use of DirectX by Postal Plus, click here.
Where can I get the latest version of DirectX?
The Postal Plus CD contains DirectX 7.0a.
You can find complete information about DirectX as well as the very latest version at:
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp