how to fix my missing dll file

TERRY PENROSE 0 Reputation points
2025-12-13T23:34:41.9366667+00:00

I got a notification that d3dx9_43.dll could not be found. please walk me through the steps to install it into my system.


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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-13T23:34:50.9433333+00:00
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    To fix the missing d3dx9_43.dll file, you can follow these steps:

    1. Download the DirectX End-User Runtime: This package includes the necessary DirectX files, including the d3dx9_43.dll. You can find it on the official Microsoft website.
    2. Install the Runtime: Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. This will install the required DLL files on your system.
    3. Restart Your Computer: After the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect.
    4. Check for Missing DLLs: If you still encounter issues, you might want to use tools like Dependency Walker to check for any other missing DLLs or issues related to dependencies.
    5. Reinstall the Application: If the problem persists, consider reinstalling the application that is prompting the error, as it may not have installed the required files correctly.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the missing d3dx9_43.dll error.

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  2. Alexandr S 101.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-14T00:15:16.0566667+00:00

    Hello, TERRY PENROSE.

    Open the page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 download the DirectX package and run it for unpacking (in the process, specify a separate folder where to unpack).

    When unpacking is complete, open the folder with the unpacked distribution and run from it DXSETUP.exe on behalf of the Administrator. Wait for the installation to finish and restart the PC.

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