In this article, I will discuss how to resolve the issue of “Direct3D Acceleration Not Available” on Windows 10.
Checking Graphics Card Compatibility
To check the compatibility of your graphics card with Direct3D acceleration on Windows 10, follow these steps:
1. Open Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager from the menu.
2. Expand the Display adapters section to see the graphics card installed on your system.
3. Right-click on the graphics card and select Properties.
4. Navigate to the Driver tab and check for any updates available for your graphics card.
5. Ensure that your graphics card meets the minimum requirements for Direct3D acceleration, as listed by Microsoft.
6. If your graphics card is not compatible, consider upgrading to a newer model that supports Direct3D acceleration.
Enabling via Display Settings
To enable Direct3D Acceleration in Windows 10, you can do so via the Display Settings. First, right-click on the desktop and select “Display settings.”
Next, scroll down and click on “Graphics settings.”
Under “Choose an app to set preference,” click on “Classic app” and then click on “Browse.”
Navigate to the application that requires Direct3D Acceleration and select it.
Finally, click on “Options” and then select “High performance” to enable Direct3D Acceleration for the chosen app.
Updating Graphics Drivers
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting it from the context menu. |
| 2 | Expand the Display adapters category and right-click on your graphics card. |
| 3 | Select Update driver from the context menu. |
| 4 | Choose the option to search automatically for updated driver software. |
| 5 | Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver update process. |
Adjusting Registry Settings
To adjust registry settings to enable Direct3D acceleration in Windows 10, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “regedit” and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Direct3D
4. Check if there is a DWORD value named “EnableAcceleration” in the right pane.
5. If the value is not present, right-click on an empty space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it “EnableAcceleration.”
6. Double-click on the “EnableAcceleration” value and set the Value data to “1” to enable Direct3D acceleration.
7. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
8. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
FAQ
How do I enable Direct3D acceleration in Windows 10?
To enable Direct3D acceleration in Windows 10, you can adjust the Hardware Acceleration setting in the Display Properties. By setting the value to zero, you can indicate that Hardware acceleration is enabled.
How to fix Direct3D acceleration not available?
To fix Direct3D acceleration not available, you can check the DirectX Features in the dxdiag tool and ensure that DirectDraw and Direct3D Acceleration are enabled. If they are disabled, simply click on Enable to fix the issue.
How to disable Direct3D acceleration?
To disable Direct3D acceleration, you need to click on the Display 1 Tab, then go to DirectX Features and click on Disable next to Direct3D Acceleration. Finally, click Exit to save the changes.
How do I fix a Direct3D error?
To fix a Direct3D error, you can update the graphics card driver, reset 3ds Max preferences, or use the “-h” flag startup option.
