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How do i fix this d3dx9_43.dll error

onthepheona 0 Reputation points
2026-02-03T09:01:51.3633333+00:00

Ok, so i installed Need For Speed hot pursuit but ill get the error "The code execution cannot proceed because d3dx9_43.dll is missing". Reinstalling the program may fix this problem. like i tried this several times, downloaded compressed from fitgirl and ELAmigos but none worked and they had the same error and the "The code execution cannot proceed because XINPUT1_3.dll is missing". Reinstalling the program may fix this problem. i gave up and installed Need For Speed shift and even more. what is even PhysXLoader.dll. somebody please help

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  1. DaveM121 877.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-03T09:38:48.6266667+00:00

    Need For Speed hot pursuit is an old game from 2010, that game requires DirectX 9 to be installed, try installing DirectX 9 from this link, then restart your PC to apply the change to see if that resolves the problem.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/download/details.aspx?id=8109

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    2026-02-03T09:02:02.8966667+00:00
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    To fix the "d3dx9_43.dll is missing" error, you can try the following steps:

    1. Install the DirectX End-User Runtime: This will install the necessary DirectX components, including the d3dx9_43.dll file. You can download it from the official Microsoft website.
    2. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve missing DLL issues.
    3. Reinstall the Game: If you haven't already, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the game. Make sure to do this after installing the DirectX runtime.
    4. Copy the DLL Manually: If you have access to another computer that has the same version of DirectX, you can copy the d3dx9_43.dll file from that computer and place it in the game’s installation directory or in the Windows system directory (C:\Windows\System32 for 64-bit systems or C:\Windows\SysWOW64 for 32-bit systems).
    5. Check for Other Dependencies: The error regarding "XINPUT1_3.dll" suggests that you may also need to install the XInput redistributable. This is often included with the DirectX installation but can also be downloaded separately.
    6. PhysXLoader.dll: This DLL is related to NVIDIA's PhysX technology, which is used for physics calculations in games. If your game requires it, ensure that you have the latest version of NVIDIA PhysX installed.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking forums or support sites related to the game for additional troubleshooting tips.

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