Open (Win + R) and type dxdiag . While the main version will show DirectX 12, the presence of legacy files can be verified by checking if your old games now launch.
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[Windows Features] └── ☐ Internet Information Services └── ☑ Legacy Components └── ☑ DirectPlay <-- Ensure this is checked! Open (Win + R) and type dxdiag