How to Fix Missing or Broken DLL Errors on PC (4 Solutions) 😺

How to Fix Missing or Broken DLL Errors on PC (4 Solutions) 😺

Hello beautiful people! 👋 Yosh here. Games or programs saying a .DLL is missing (xinput1_3.dll, isdone.dll, or any other)? Try these four official fixes in order: antivirus exclusion, update DirectX, install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, and run Windows repair commands. Nando gives it a paw of approval. 😼

Solution 1 – Add the Game or Program to Antivirus Exclusions

Antivirus often deletes or blocks DLLs it thinks are risky. Add the folder where the game or app is installed to exclusions. In Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Manage settings → Add or remove exclusions → Add an exclusion → Folder → select the program’s folder. Then run the game or app again.

Solution 2 – Update or Repair DirectX

Many DLL errors are fixed by updating DirectX. Download the installer from the link above, extract it, then run the .exe as administrator. Accept the terms, uncheck any optional/ad offers, and complete the setup. This refreshes DirectX and related DLLs on your system.

Solution 3 – Install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (Official)

Open the official Microsoft link above and install both redistributable packages (x64 and x86) if available. Restart your PC after installation and test the game or app again. This fixes many runtime DLL dependencies safely without manually replacing system files.

Solution 4 – Run Windows System Repair (SFC and DISM)

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run these commands in order:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Restart your PC when finished. This repairs corrupted Windows components that can trigger DLL errors.

That's It 😺

Try solutions 1–4 in order. For more PC fixes, see our Game Fixes and PressCatToStart. Have an awesome day! MIAU. ✌

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