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I installed DirectX Software Development Kit but no dxcpl.exe

Anonymous
2015-02-19T00:21:49+00:00

Hi there, I'm having problems with the DirectX Software Development Kit. So, I downloaded the Development Kit from here, and I installed every checkmark in the installation. I was looking for dxcpl.exe but I couldn't find it. Is there anyway to somehow re-install it or anything? I have dxdiag but no dxcpl. I am running windows 8.1with a Lenovo V570.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-02-19T14:05:19+00:00

    Hi Tony,

    As per the issue description you are unable to install DirectX Software Development kit. As you are unable to see dxcpl.exe file in the downloaded Software kit.

    For your information, the link from where you have downloaded the kit is valid for Windows 7 and lower versions. Try the below mentioned methods and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    Method 1.

    Make sure that the .NET Framework is enabled on the computer as it is required to install this application.

    Here are the steps which can help you to do so.

    1. Press the Windows key + W.
    2. In the search box type "Turn Windows features On or Off".
    3. Click on "Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1".
    4. Expand "Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1" and place a check mark on 2 options listed.
    5. Restart the Computer.

    If issue still persist move to next method.

    Method 2

    DirectX is required by many games and multimedia apps in Windows. DirectX is built in to Windows and can't be uninstalled. If you're having problems getting a game, movie or multimedia app to play properly, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool can help you identify the problem.

    Run the DirectX diagnostic tool to determine if you have correct version of DirectX installed on your computer and if your computer need an update.

    Diagnosing basic problems with DirectX

    Method 3

    If issue still persist try to install the kit from the link provided below and see if it helps. But before installing from this link, I would request you to uninstall the previously installed kit as they might conflict with each other.

    Downloads for developing desktop apps

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-05-13T00:34:19+00:00

    I'm reviving this dead post.

    I have the initial problem, and after going through all 3 methods, dxcpl.exe STILL DOES NOT exist. Please help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-05-26T19:37:05+00:00

    Right... I did that... It's in the DxDiag report I uploaded...

    It says DirectX 11.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-05-20T03:50:57+00:00

    Hey Ramesh,

    Yes, DirectX is installed on my system.

    How can there be an error message if there's no dxcpl.exe for me to execute?

    I've done everything from clean installing the SDK to even doing a fresh install of Windows. I have no access to dxcpl.exe.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-08-15T04:41:04+00:00

    Hello. I have done all your steps.

    I have also System File Checker (SFC) tool.It says Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations. But still i cant cannot find Dxcpl. Please can you find a solution.

    Any more help will appreciated.

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