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D3dx8d.dll download. The D3dx8d.dll file is a dynamic link library for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP. You can fix "The file D3dx8d.dll is missing." and "D3dx8d.dll not found." errors by downloading and installing this file from our site.

What is D3dx8d.dll?

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Operating Systems Compatible with the D3dx8d.dll File

All Versions of the D3dx8d.dll File

The last version of the D3dx8d.dll file is the 5.1.2258.400 version released on 2012-07-31. There have been 1 versions previously released. All versions of the Dll file are listed below from newest to oldest.

  1. 5.1.2258.400 - 32 Bit (x86) (2012-07-31) Download directly this version
  2. 5.1.2258.400 - 32 Bit (x86) Download directly this version

Steps to Download the D3dx8d.dll File

  1. First, click on the green-colored "Download" button in the top left section of this page (The button that is marked in the picture).
    Start downloading the D3dx8d.dll file
    Step 1:Start downloading the D3dx8d.dll file
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Methods for Solving D3dx8d.dll

ATTENTION! Before starting the installation, the D3dx8d.dll file needs to be downloaded. If you have not downloaded it, download the file before continuing with the installation steps. If you don't know how to download it, you can immediately browse the dll download guide above.

Method 1: Solving the DLL Error by Copying the D3dx8d.dll File to the Windows System Folder

  1. The file you downloaded is a compressed file with the extension ".zip". This file cannot be installed. To be able to install it, first you need to extract the dll file from within it. So, first double-click the file with the ".zip" extension and open the file.
  2. You will see the file named "D3dx8d.dll" in the window that opens. This is the file you need to install. Click on the dll file with the left button of the mouse. By doing this, you select the file.
    Choosing the D3dx8d.dll file
    Step 2:Choosing the D3dx8d.dll file
  3. Click on the "Extract To" button, which is marked in the picture. In order to do this, you will need the Winrar software. If you don't have the software, it can be found doing a quick search on the Internet and you can download it (The Winrar software is free).
  4. After clicking the "Extract to" button, a window where you can choose the location you want will open. Choose the "Desktop" location in this window and extract the dll file to the desktop by clicking the "Ok" button.
    Extracting the D3dx8d.dll file to the desktop
    Step 3:Extracting the D3dx8d.dll file to the desktop
  5. Copy the "D3dx8d.dll" file you extracted and paste it into the "C:\Windows\System32" folder.
    Copying the D3dx8d.dll file into the Windows/System32 folder
    Step 3:Copying the D3dx8d.dll file into the Windows/System32 folder
  6. If your operating system has a 64 Bit architecture, copy the "D3dx8d.dll" file and paste it also into the "C:\Windows\sysWOW64" folder.
    NOTE! On 64 Bit systems, the dll file must be in both the "sysWOW64" folder as well as the "System32" folder. In other words, you must copy the "D3dx8d.dll" file into both folders.
    Pasting the D3dx8d.dll file into the Windows/sysWOW64 folder
    Step 4:Pasting the D3dx8d.dll file into the Windows/sysWOW64 folder
  7. In order to complete this step, you must run the Command Prompt as administrator. In order to do this, all you have to do is follow the steps below.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt using Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same method to run the Command Prompt as administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and before clicking anywhere, type "cmd" on your keyboard. This process will enable you to run a search through the Start Menu. We also typed in "cmd" to bring up the Command Prompt.
    2. Right-click the "Command Prompt" search result that comes up and click the Run as administrator" option.
    Running the Command Prompt as administrator
    Step 5:Running the Command Prompt as administrator
  8. Let's copy the command below and paste it in the Command Line that comes up, then let's press Enter. This command deletes the D3dx8d.dll file's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor (The file that we copied to the System32 folder does not perform any action with the file, it just deletes the registry in the Windows Registry Editor. The file that we pasted into the System32 folder will not be damaged).
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /u D3dx8d.dll
    Deleting the D3dx8d.dll file's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor
    Step 6:Deleting the D3dx8d.dll file's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor
  9. If you have a 64 Bit operating system, after running the command above, you must run the command below. This command will clean the D3dx8d.dll file's damaged registry in 64 Bit as well (The cleaning process will be in the registries in the Registry Editor< only. In other words, the dll file you paste into the SysWoW64 folder will stay as it).
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /u D3dx8d.dll
    Uninstalling the D3dx8d.dll file's broken registry from the Registry Editor (for 64 Bit)
    Step 7:Uninstalling the D3dx8d.dll file's broken registry from the Registry Editor (for 64 Bit)
  10. We need to make a new registry for the dll file in place of the one we deleted from the Windows Registry Editor. In order to do this process, copy the command below and after pasting it in the Command Line, press Enter.
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /i D3dx8d.dll
    Creating a new registry for the D3dx8d.dll file in the Windows Registry Editor
    Step 8:Creating a new registry for the D3dx8d.dll file in the Windows Registry Editor
  11. If you are using a Windows with 64 Bit architecture, after running the previous command, you need to run the command below. By running this command, we will have created a clean registry for the D3dx8d.dll file (We deleted the damaged registry with the previous command).
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /i D3dx8d.dll
    Creating a clean registry for the D3dx8d.dll file (for 64 Bit)
    Step 9:Creating a clean registry for the D3dx8d.dll file (for 64 Bit)
  12. You may see certain error messages when running the commands from the command line. These errors will not prevent the installation of the D3dx8d.dll file. In other words, the installation will finish, but it may give some errors because of certain incompatibilities. After restarting your computer, to see if the installation was successful or not, try running the software that was giving the dll error again. If you continue to get the errors when running the software after the installation, you can try the 2nd Method as an alternative.

Method 2: Copying the D3dx8d.dll File to the Software File Folder

  1. First, you must find the installation folder of the software (the software giving the dll error) you are going to install the dll file to. In order to find this folder, "Right-Click > Properties" on the software's shortcut.
    Opening the software's shortcut properties window
    Step 1:Opening the software's shortcut properties window
  2. Open the software file folder by clicking the Open File Location button in the "Properties" window that comes up.
    Finding the software's file folder
    Step 2:Finding the software's file folder
  3. Copy the D3dx8d.dll file.
  4. Paste the dll file you copied into the software's file folder that we just opened.
    Pasting the D3dx8d.dll file into the software's file folder
    Step 3:Pasting the D3dx8d.dll file into the software's file folder
  5. When the dll file is moved to the software file folder, it means that the process is completed. Check to see if the problem was solved by running the software giving the error message again. If you are still receiving the error message, you can complete the 3rd Method as an alternative.

Method 3: Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software That Is Giving the D3dx8d.dll Error

  1. Push the "Windows" + "R" keys at the same time to open the Run window. Type the command below into the Run window that opens up and hit Enter. This process will open the "Programs and Features" window.
    appwiz.cpl
    Opening the Programs and Features window using the appwiz.cpl command
    Step 1:Opening the Programs and Features window using the appwiz.cpl command
  2. On the Programs and Features screen that will come up, you will see the list of softwares on your computer. Find the software that gives you the dll error and with your mouse right-click it. The right-click menu will open. Click the "Uninstall" option in this menu to start the uninstall process.
    Uninstalling the software that gives you the dll error
    Step 2:Uninstalling the software that gives you the dll error
  3. You will see a "Do you want to uninstall this software?" confirmation window. Confirm the process and wait for the software to be completely uninstalled. The uninstall process can take some time. This time will change according to your computer's performance and the size of the software. After the software is uninstalled, restart your computer.
    Confirming the uninstall process
    Step 3:Confirming the uninstall process
  4. After restarting your computer, reinstall the software that was giving the error.
  5. You can solve the error you are expericing with this method. If the dll error is continuing in spite of the solution methods you are using, the source of the problem is the Windows operating system. In order to solve dll errors in Windows you will need to complete the 4th Method and the 5th Method in the list.

Method 4: Solving the D3dx8d.dll Error using the Windows System File Checker (sfc /scannow)

  1. In order to complete this step, you must run the Command Prompt as administrator. In order to do this, all you have to do is follow the steps below.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt using Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same method to run the Command Prompt as administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and before clicking anywhere, type "cmd" on your keyboard. This process will enable you to run a search through the Start Menu. We also typed in "cmd" to bring up the Command Prompt.
    2. Right-click the "Command Prompt" search result that comes up and click the Run as administrator" option.
    Running the Command Prompt as administrator
    Step 1:Running the Command Prompt as administrator
  2. Paste the command below into the Command Line that opens up and hit the Enter key.
    sfc /scannow
    Scanning and fixing system errors with the sfc /scannow command
    Step 2:Scanning and fixing system errors with the sfc /scannow command
  3. This process can take some time. You can follow its progress from the screen. Wait for it to finish and after it is finished try to run the software that was giving the dll error again.

Method 5: Fixing the D3dx8d.dll Error by Manually Updating Windows

Some softwares need updated dll files. When your operating system is not updated, it cannot fulfill this need. In some situations, updating your operating system can solve the dll errors you are experiencing.

In order to check the update status of your operating system and, if available, to install the latest update packs, we need to begin this process manually.

Depending on which Windows version you use, manual update processes are different. Because of this, we have prepared a special article for each Windows version. You can get our articles relating to the manual update of the Windows version you use from the links below.

Windows Update Guides

  1. Windows Update Guide
  2. Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 Update Guide
  3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista Update Guide
  4. Windows XP Update Guide

Most Seen D3dx8d.dll Errors

When the D3dx8d.dll file is damaged or missing, the softwares that use this dll file will give an error. Not only external softwares, but also basic Windows softwares and tools use dll files. Because of this, when you try to use basic Windows softwares and tools (For example, when you open Internet Explorer or Windows Media Player), you may come across errors. We have listed the most common D3dx8d.dll errors below.

You will get rid of the errors listed below when you download the D3dx8d.dll file from DLL Downloader.com and follow the steps we explained above.

  1. "D3dx8d.dll not found." error
  2. "The file D3dx8d.dll is missing." error
  3. "D3dx8d.dll access violation." error
  4. "Cannot register D3dx8d.dll." error
  5. "Cannot find D3dx8d.dll." error
  6. "This application failed to start because D3dx8d.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem." error

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