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ddraw.dll

x86 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

ddraw.dll is a critical Windows component. If it's missing or corrupted, you should repair Windows rather than replace the file manually.

Recommended: Run System File Checker

sfc /scannow

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run this command.

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 Server 2022 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016

File Details

Name
ddraw.dll
Size
525.5 KB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

0df38ded4c341b3c7d166aedddd01e18f98e09e8d0abc2efb1072f38c3b18d89
3cb89bea699582424710b21555ce9847
ADVANCED

Manual DLL Download

Only if installer doesn't work

This is a last resort. Try the official installer first.
Download ZIP

525.5 KB | x86

2,622 downloads

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

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ddraw.dll
x64