System error "the program can't start because d3dx9_43.dll is missing from your computer

Anonymous
2011-05-03T02:40:32+00:00

I try to install the game after installed the program can't start because d3dx_43.dll is missing from your computer so I dowload d3dx9.dll from internet but the program still can't start how do i fix it?

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Anonymous
2011-05-03T18:19:10+00:00

Hi,

Which game are you trying to install?

Download and run the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer on your computer and then try to start the game.

Here’s the download link:

**http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en**

Regards,

Afzal TaherMicrosoft Support Engineer

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-06-15T08:07:35+00:00

    the link is trying to force me into an unwanted upgrade to windows 10. I want to keep windows 7 on my laptop.  is there a link for just the fix.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-05-24T03:40:24+00:00

    Excellent.  You are a star.  That fixed my problem with WoT too.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-05-01T05:38:31+00:00

    The DirectX Redistributable  installer package unpacks files to a folder location of your choice.

    You have to then run the DXSETUP.exe  to reinstall DirectX.

    When you have finished reinstalling DirectX you can delete this folder.

    • For those who are seeing a Win10 install prompt when using the DX link provided earlier.

    The  links below are the new ones.

    DX Web Installer - ( updating tool )

    Download DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer from Official Microsoft Download Center

    • The DirectX Redist installer is the best option if a DX file/s has been corrupted somehow,

    as this will reinstall all DX9,10,11 files.

    The Web Installer only installs 'missing' files and does not fix corrupt files.

    Download Details - Microsoft Download Center - DirectX Redist (June 2010)

    • To those who are using Win10 . There is a dedicated Win10 forum which would be a better place

    to post to as Win10 does do some things differently to Win7.

    If reinstalling DirectX does not fix an error it is also best to start your own thread regardless

    of which version of Windows you are using. 

    DX errors are not always about a DX file. They can be generated from having inadequate hardware as well

    (not so likely when dealing with a DX9 file though).

    • Give full details of what is, or is not happening, and include system specifications,

    including brand and model graphics card.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-04-30T20:35:58+00:00

    I downloaded it but now there are abunch of cab files, and the original problem is not fixed

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