The d3dcompiler_43.dll file is one of many files contained in the DirectX software collection. Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows based games and advanced graphics programs, errors related to this file usually show up only when using these programs.
D3dcompiler_43.dll Errors
There are many ways d3dcompiler_43.dll errors can show up on your PC, but these are some of the more common specific messages you might see:
D3dcompiler_43.DLL Not FoundThe file d3dcompiler_43.dll is missingFile d3dcompiler_43.dll not foundD3dcompiler_43.dll not found. Reinstalling might help fix this
The error might show when the game or software program is started or at some point during installation when DirectX components might be trying to update. It could apply to any program that utilizes Microsoft DirectX, like AutoDesk 3ds Max, MonoGame, and others, but it’s most often associated with video games. A few games known to throw this specific error message include Grand Theft Auto, Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Sniper: Ghost Shooter, Far Cry Primal, Battlefield, Need for Speed, MechWarrior Online (MWO), and The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind.
How to Fix D3dcompiler_43.dll Errors
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If you don’t want to fix this problem yourself, 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. Usually, if a game or another program utilizes DirectX, the software developers will include a copy of it on the disc. Sometimes, though not often, the version included on the disc is a better fit for the program than the latest version available online.
