Xinput1_3.dll file is one of the required components of Microsoft DirectX. Microsoft DirectX is technology designed to make Windows operating system compatible with applications rich in multimedia elements. It helps your graphic card in creating a detailed virtual and stimulus environment. Games and applications with high graphics and sound usually require a specific version of DirectX to form a consonance with the user’s PC.
After installing a game and its applicable version of DirectX, your system sometimes may prompt you with error messages stating, “The file xinput1_3.dll is missing” or “Xinput1_3.DLL Not Found.” This occurs only when the said game or application is launched.
Following are some noticeable reasons for this problem to occur, and their appropriate resolutions.
Resolve via Restart
Sometimes, due to a minor concurrence, the system is not able to load up the file xinput1_3.dll from the directory. Consequently, you may not be able to run your desired game or application. At the very first place, you are suggested to Restart your computer and then re-launch the program. If still the error keeps on appearing, move to the following steps.
Resolve via Latest Version
Search for the latest version of this utility and install it, even if your program (game/application) necessitates a specific version of DirectX. Microsoft DirectX is backward compatible and each new version encloses the files from the previous version. The current latest version of DirectX is 11.1 for Windows 8, and 11.2 for Windows 8.1.
Resolve via Reinstall
The error you are facing may not have resulted from a troubled DirectX utility, but due to defective files of your software. It is conceivable that the responsible files of your program may not be able to bring up required xinput1_3.dll from the DirectX library. Make sure that you have installed the software in an appropriate way. Else, completely uninstall it, and make a repeated installation.
Resolve via Restore
If you are sure that the xinput1_3.dll file is infected, search out for the latest version of DirectX on the internet; Download the installation package from its concerned webpage; locate xinput1_3.dll in the zipped folder; extract the file replacing with the one existing in your DirectX folder.
Resolve via Update
As being an element of DirectX, xinput1_3.dll is directly related to the graphics card assimilated. There might be a possibility of mismatch between the .dll file and graphic card drivers. It is therefore suggested to explore, download, and install the latest available drivers of your Graphic Card.
