Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows based games and advanced graphics programs, d3dx11_43.dll errors usually show up only when using these programs.

D3dx11_43.dll Errors

There are many ways d3dx11_43.dll errors can show up on your PC. Here are several of the more common specific error messages you might see:

D3dx11_43.DLL Not FoundThe file d3dx11_43.dll is missingThe program can’t start because d3dx11_43.dll is missing from your computer.File d3dx11_43.dll not foundDependency d3dx11_43.dll is missingD3dx11_43.dll not found. Reinstalling might help fix this.

These error messages could apply to any program that utilizes DirectX, but it’s most commonly seen with video games. D3dx11_43.dll errors usually appear when a game or ​another software program is started, but they could also be seen at any other point during which the DLL file is being called, like when the application is first being installed. Battlefield, Need for Speed, Dragon Age, Far Cry, Total War, Grand Theft Auto, Darksiders, and F.E.A.R. are just a few examples of video games that have been known to throw an error regarding the d3dx11_43.dll file.

How to Fix D3dx11_43.dll Errors

Follow these steps in the order they’re listed to attempt the simpler solutions first.

Need More Help?

See How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. The same DirectX installation program works with all versions of Windows and will replace any missing DirectX file. Sometimes, though not often, the version included on the disc is a better fit for the program than the latest version available online.