The d3dx9_33.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, d3dx9_33.dll errors usually show up only when using these programs.
D3dx9_33.dll Errors
D3dx9_33.dll errors may show up on your computer in any of a number of different forms, such as any of these error messages:
D3DX9_33.DLL Not FoundFile d3dx9_33.dll not foundThe dynamic link library d3dx9_33.dll could not be found in the specified path [PATH]D3dx9_33.dll not found. Reinstalling might help fix thisThe file d3dx9_33.dll is missingD3DX9_33.DLL is missing. Replace D3DX9_33.DLL and try againMissing component d3dx9_33.dllThis application has failed to start because d3dx9_33.dll could not be found
These errors typically appear when a software program, usually a game, is started. Occasionally, d3dx9_33.dll errors will display after a game is loaded but right before gameplay begins. Again, this error could apply to any program that utilizes DirectX, such as OpenIV, but it’s most commonly video games. Some examples of common games that have been known to generate these errors include Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Colin McRae DiRT, Scarlet Weather Rhapsody, BioShock, Red Light Center, World in Conflict, Civilization IV, SimCity Societies, Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition, Patchcon: Defend the Library, and Spider-Man: Friend or Foe.
How to Fix D3dx9_33.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing 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. The d3dx9_33.dll error might be a fluke or one-time issue, and a simple restart could clear it up completely. It’s unlikely this will fix the problem, but restarting is always a good first troubleshooting step. Sometimes, though not often, the version included on the disc is a better fit for the program than the latest version available online.
