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Have you any thoughts on the Final Fantasy 14 .exe file?

Have you any thoughts on the Final Fantasy 14 .exe file?

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kingpie64
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02-26-2026, 02:23 AM
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You were checking two .exe files for your FFXIV settings. The correct one is likely "ffxiv.exe," while "ffxiv_dx11.exe" is probably the version that actually runs the game. You can verify this by opening Task Manager with the game open and looking at the process location of "ffxiv.exe."
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kingpie64
02-26-2026, 02:23 AM #1

You were checking two .exe files for your FFXIV settings. The correct one is likely "ffxiv.exe," while "ffxiv_dx11.exe" is probably the version that actually runs the game. You can verify this by opening Task Manager with the game open and looking at the process location of "ffxiv.exe."

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UfoPilootMenno
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 02:39 AM
#2
It seems the change depends on the specific version of the tool you're using.
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UfoPilootMenno
02-26-2026, 02:39 AM #2

It seems the change depends on the specific version of the tool you're using.

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BeelzebubFiyah
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 05:33 AM
#3
No direct updates appear listed for DirectX versions in the game's graphics settings, which might explain why you can't modify it.
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BeelzebubFiyah
02-26-2026, 05:33 AM #3

No direct updates appear listed for DirectX versions in the game's graphics settings, which might explain why you can't modify it.

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lizzard89
Senior Member
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02-26-2026, 08:28 AM
#4
Unknown, I don't own the game, but dx11 stands for Direct X 11.
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lizzard89
02-26-2026, 08:28 AM #4

Unknown, I don't own the game, but dx11 stands for Direct X 11.

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wedcake
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 11:30 AM
#5
I understand you're clear on DX11. I've addressed your query, and I've provided my response.
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wedcake
02-26-2026, 11:30 AM #5

I understand you're clear on DX11. I've addressed your query, and I've provided my response.

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02-26-2026, 02:31 PM
#6
From what I understood, the Game likely uses one EXE file, ffxiv.exe for dx12, and another for dx11.
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anima_messorem
02-26-2026, 02:31 PM #6

From what I understood, the Game likely uses one EXE file, ffxiv.exe for dx12, and another for dx11.

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face_o_pie
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 05:27 PM
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The choice is available in the launcher, allowing switching between DX9 and DX11.
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face_o_pie
02-26-2026, 05:27 PM #7

The choice is available in the launcher, allowing switching between DX9 and DX11.

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02-26-2026, 08:26 PM
#8
DX10 was the previous version. FF14 received a technical update some time ago, transitioning to DX11.
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Powerhouse1510
02-26-2026, 08:26 PM #8

DX10 was the previous version. FF14 received a technical update some time ago, transitioning to DX11.