D3d11.dll: what is this error, and how to fix it
The Windows operating system can sometimes give outerrors. All of them in some way interfere with the performance of any component. Well, when the error is not critical and even if you have it you can continue to use the computer, but it happens quite the contrary. In this article we will talk about the first case, namely about the error "The entry point to the procedure is not found in the library d3d11.dll". We will take a closer look at its very essence and also provide tools for its solution.
Definition
Before providing guidance, how to fixan error with the absence of the above library, it is worthwhile in general terms to understand what kind of error d3d11.dll is, in any case, it is necessary to understand what we are dealing with.
And to understand, in principle, and there is nothing. The designation d3d11.dll refers to the dynamic library included in the DirectX 11 package. It is important to note that it is the package of the eleventh version, and no other. For example, if you download and install DirectX 9, the error will still occur, because the system does not have the right library.
By the way, DirectX, and accordingly the libraryd3d11.dll, is responsible for the correct display of graphic models in the software. That is, you can already conclude that all programs or games that do not have any large graphic models in their composition will be launched even if there is no library.
In addition to directly defining, it is also worthunderstand the cause of the problem. Based on the context of the system message, you can already understand that the program or the game can not start due to the lack of the required library. But this does not mean that it was removed. You could install it, but the antivirus, having considered the file infected, could put it in quarantine, thereby interfering with the workability.
What kind of error is d3d11.dll, we figured out, which means that we can start the methods of its elimination, fortunately there are many, and each solution is good in its own way.
Method One: Install DirectX 11
Telling about what this error is d3d11.dll, we mentioned about DirectX 11, that this package carries this very library. Already, we can conclude that to fix the above error, you must install this distribution into the system. This is the first way how to fix d3d11.dll.
The very essence of this method is simple: you need to download the DirectX 11 package and install it. And if you do not have any problems with the second item, since the installation wizard will explain everything in detail, there may be problems with the first one. Of course, you can download DirectX 11 from anywhere, but it is recommended to do this from the official site, because otherwise there is a chance to pick up malicious software.
Now we will provide instructions on how and where to download the package. Following it, you absolutely do not aggravate the situation:
- Initially, log into any search engine.
- Search for "download directx 11".
- In the results, go to the link, the address of which begins with "microsoft.com".
- On the opened system from the list, select the localization option for your OS.
- Click "Download".
After completing all five instructionsthe process of downloading the package begins. Be sure that it is completely safe, so you can immediately proceed with the installation. After it, all problems associated with the missing library should disappear.
Method two: using a special program
"Did not find d3d11.dll "is also possible in a second way, which is much simpler than the previous one.This time, a special DLL-Files.com application will be used to download and install the required library.Therefore, before executing the instructions that will be attached below, you will need to download and install This program should be done from the official site in order to eliminate the threat of infection with the virus.
So, after you installed the program, open it and follow these steps:
- On the main screen, enter "d3d11.dll" in the search bar.
- Click "Search".
- Click on the library of the same name.
- Click the "Install" button.
After these steps are completed, the error disappears.
Method three: manual installation
The error can also be eliminated manually - withoutuse of all programs. To do this you will need to download the file d3d11.dll from the Internet, and then move it to the desired directory. Unfortunately, for different versions of Windows the directory is different. Now the path to each OS version will be demonstrated:
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 - "C: WindowsSystem32".
- Windows 95/98 / Me - "C: WindowsSystem".
- Windows NT / 2000 - "C: WINNTSystem32".
It's also worth taking into account that if you have a 64-bit OS, the destination folder will be called SysWOW64.
Now you know not only what kind of error d3d11.dll is, but also how to fix it. There are three ways to do this.
