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[Open] DirectX issue

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/open-directx-issue.186379/

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harsvp Original post #1
Aug 14, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Hi,

I have upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7 Ultimate & now I am unable to run games which were installed earlier. The error message I get is : d3dx9_29.dll is missing or xinput1_3.dll missing. I have tried to change compatibility settings in the games but still I get the error. However I am able to play some games without doing any changes.

Currently Direct X 11 is installed so what should I do to be able to play the games?

Thanks.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2
Aug 14, 2014 at 7:56 PM
the missing dll are from DirectX9 version so download & install latest version of DirectX 9 and your problem will be solved.
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #3
Aug 14, 2014 at 7:59 PM
harsvp said:
Hi,

I have upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7 Ultimate & now I am unable to run games which were installed earlier. The error message I get is : d3dx9_29.dll is missing or xinput1_3.dll missing. I have tried to change compatibility settings in the games but still I get the error. However I am able to play some games without doing any changes.

Currently Direct X 11 is installed so what should I do to be able to play the games?

Thanks.
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Install this:Download DirectX 9.0c (Jun 10) - FileHippo.com

See the difference.
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harsvp #4
Aug 14, 2014 at 8:44 PM
bssunil said:
Install this:Download DirectX 9.0c (Jun 10) - FileHippo.com

See the difference.
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Will this install over DirectX 11 & remove it or will it add to it as I want to keep the latest version of DirectX. Also will it be virus/malware free to download from file hippo?
Vyom
Vyom #5
Aug 14, 2014 at 9:06 PM
Just try to install D9. As per my experience it will say something like "Newer version of DirectX already installed" and quit. But it doesn't hurt to try.
Filehippo is a trusted site, so no worries there.

Also, have you tried reinstalling the game? Or are you using some pre-installed folder of some kind. Try re-installing the game.
nisargshah95
nisargshah95 #6
Aug 15, 2014 at 12:57 AM
:+1: to re-installing the games if you haven't already.
As far as DX9 is concerned, I think most games prompt to download and install DX9 if it is not installed.
gameranand
gameranand #7
Aug 28, 2014 at 2:56 PM
harsvp said:
Will this install over DirectX 11 & remove it or will it add to it as I want to keep the latest version of DirectX. Also will it be virus/malware free to download from file hippo?
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It will install whats required to run the game, if game only requires DirectX. PERIOD.
Yes filehippo is malware free.