DirectSetup

The DirectSetup application programming interface (API) facilitates one-call installation of the Microsoft DirectX components. This is more than a convenience; DirectX is a complex product, and installing it is an involved task.

DirectSetup includes several API functions and structures. It also includes a prototype DirectXSetupCallbackFunction that can be defined by an application to customize the user interface during the installation process. The DirectX software development kit (SDK) includes a sample application that demonstrates the use of this callback function.

If you do not want to create your own custom installation, you can use the DXSetup.exe standard installation provided with the SDK.

For further information, see the following topics:

• Setup Overview for DirectSetup
• Preparing the Setup Folder
• Customizing Setup
• Creating a DirectSetup Callback Function
• Testing the Setup Program
• Enabling AutoPlay
• DirectX Redistribution
• DXSetup.exe