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Xinput1_3.dll errors occur due to a problem with Microsoft DirectX. The file is part of DirectX. These errors happen when running graphics-heavy games or programs.
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Restart your computer to fix the issue. If that doesn’t work, try five other solutions.
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How to Fix Xinput1_3.dll Errors
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Avoid downloading xinput1_3.dll from “DLL download sites” as they are unsafe.
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If you’ve already downloaded it from one of these sites, delete it immediately and follow the steps below.
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1. Restart Your Computer
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Try restarting your computer if you haven’t done so yet. A simple reboot might fix the temporary xinput1_3.dll error.
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2. Install the Latest Microsoft DirectX
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Download the latest DirectX version. It could fix the missing xinput1_3.dll error.
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Microsoft updates DirectX regularly, but the version number stays the same. Even if it appears unchanged, download the newest update.
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3. Use the Correct DirectX Version for Your Windows
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The DirectX installer supports Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. It installs DirectX 11, 10, or 9 files according to your Windows version.
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4. Check Your Game or Software Disc for DirectX
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If updating DirectX doesn’t fix the xinput1_3.dll error, find a DirectX installer on your game or software disc.
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Many programs that need DirectX include a copy on their installation disc. Sometimes, the DirectX version on the disc works better with the program than the latest online version.
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5. Reinstall the Game or Software
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Uninstall and reinstall the game or software to fix the issue caused by a corrupted xinput1_3.dll file.
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6. Restore xinput1_3.dll from the DirectX Package
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If the previous steps didn’t work, extract the xinput1_3.dll file manually from the latest DirectX installation package.
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7. Update Your Video Card Drivers
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Although not common, outdated graphics drivers can sometimes cause DirectX-related errors. Updating your video card drivers may fix the problem.
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Reasons for xinput1_3.dll Errors
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Many common xinput1_3.dll error messages include:
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- xinput1_3.dll file is missing
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- xinput1_3.dll not found
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- File xinput1_3.dll not found
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- xinput1_3.dll not found. Reinstalling may fix the problem.
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Errors like xinput1_3.dll often occur when launching a game or program. Video games are the most likely to experience these issues.
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Any software using Microsoft DirectX may also face this problem. All Microsoft operating systems from Windows 98 onward can run into DirectX-related errors.
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