How to Fix D3dx11_42.dll Not Found or Missing Error

D3dx11_42.dll problems are somehow caused by a problem with Microsoft DirectX.

File d3dx11_42.dll is one of many files contained in the DirectX software collection. Since DirectX is used by most Windows games and advanced graphics programs, d3dx11_42.dll errors are usually only displayed when using these programs.

Any of operating systems microsoft, since Windows 98 may be affected by d3dx11_42.dll and other DirectX issues. It includes Windows 10 , Windows 8 , Windows 7 , Windows Vista , Windows XP and Windows 2000.

D3dx11_42.dll errors

There are several ways that d3dx11_42.dll errors can appear on your computer. Some of the most common specific d3dx11_42.dll error messages are listed below:

The file d3dx11_42.dll is missing
D3dx11_42.DLL not found
File d3dx11_42.dll not found
D3dx11_42.dll not found. Reinstalling may help fix this.

D3dx11_42.dll errors appear when you start a game or other software.

The d3dx11_42.dll error message can apply to any program that uses Microsoft DirectX, most commonly video games.

How To Fix D3dx11_42.dll Errors

Don’t upload the file DLL d3dx11_42.dll by individually from any «DLL download site». There are a number of good reasons why downloading dll’s from these sites was never a good idea . If you have already done so, remove it from anywhere and continue with these steps.

Restart your computer if you haven’t already. The d3dx11_42.dll error can be random and a simple restart can fix it completely.
Install the latest version of Microsoft DirectX . Chances are, updating to the latest version of DirectX will fix the d3dx11_42.dll not found error.

The same DirectX installer works with all versions of Windows, including 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. It will replace any missing DirectX 11, DirectX 10, or DirectX 9 file.

Microsoft often releases updates for DirectX without updating version numbers or letters, so be sure to install the latest version, even if your version technically matches.
Assuming the latest version of DirectX from Microsoft doesn’t fix the d3dx11_42.dll error you’re getting, look for the DirectX installer on the game or application DVD. Usually, if a game or other program uses DirectX, software developers include a copy of DirectX on the installation disc.

Sometimes, though not often, the version of DirectX contained on the disc is a better fit for the program than the latest version available online.
Uninstall the game or software and then reinstall it . Something might have happened to the files in the program that work with d3dx11_42.dll, and reinstalling might help.
Restore the d3dx11_42.dll file from the latest version of the DirectX software package . If the troubleshooting steps above did not resolve the d3dx11_42.dll error, try extracting the d3dx11_42.dll file separately from the DirectX download package.
Update the drivers for your video card . Although this is not the most common solution, in some situations Update drivers for video cards on your computer, DirectX can fix this problem.

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