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d3dx9_42.dll

x86 DirectX
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This DLL is part of the DirectX End-User Runtime. Installing the official package is the correct way to fix this error.

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Why You Shouldn't Just Download the DLL

  • DLLs depend on other DLLs - copying one file won't fix the chain
  • Runtime packages register components in Windows correctly
  • Version mismatches can cause more problems
  • The official installer handles all of this automatically

Compatibility

Windows 10/11 Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7

Common Uses

Games 3D Applications Video Editors Game Engines

File Details

Name
d3dx9_42.dll
Size
1.8 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Directx
Part of
DirectX

Hash Verification

f8b9cfab7fffbc8f98e41aa439d72921dc180634a1febca2a9d41a0df35d3472
c6a44fc3cf2f5801561804272217b14d

Best Solution

Install the official package

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Manual DLL Download

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This is a last resort. Try the official installer first.
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1.8 MB | x86

1,781 downloads

Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 d3dx9_42.dll

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