How to Fix the xinput1_3.dll error for Free?

To fix an error xinput1_3.dll missing for free you just have to download and set this file on your computer. xinput1_3.dllcan appear both for Windows 7 and Windows 8,10 as well as in the outdated XP.

The dynamic library xinput1_3.dll is the DirectX component. Many popular games, such as Dead Island, Fallout and some other games need this DLL to be installed in system, otherwise those cannot be launched and screen the error with missing xinput1_3.dll file.

A Brief Information on DirectX And xinput1_3.dll file

What is DirectX? In simple terms, it is a set of functions provided by the Windows operating system to interact with games. These functions help to realize performance of a number of the tasks connected with multimedia. And to be more concrete – they are responsible for processing and correct display of graphic data, for example, allow the player to control the character. Besides they are responsible for perception and reproduction of a sound, for information processing, received from joysticks, gamepads and other game input equipment, as well as for creation of three-dimensional effects and so forth.

What is the role of xinput1_3.dll library? This library, as well as any other DLL, stores a program code of control functions which applications use. If the necessary library is absent on the computer – the game won’t be able to launch as there won’t be any data necessary to use controls.

This DLL library is a part of DirectX of versions 10-11 released from 2006 to 2010. This file is used for:

processing of the voice information;
processing of control commands.

Solving the xinput1_3.dll Issue

There are two regular ways to solve an issue:

to download xinput1_3.dll and to install him on the computer;
to reinstall DirectX (different games can demand different versions).

If the first way is chosen, it is necessary to download a file of xinput1_3.dll from the reputable source. The thing is that if the file is corrupted or modified in any way the error won’t be fixed upon file download.

After the xinput1_3.dll is downloaded you need to place it in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Further the library needs to be registered at the system. For this purpose you need to acquire the administrator rights. Afterwards you need to do the following:

Press Windows+R keys on your keyboard;
enter regsvr32 xinput1_3.dll command
confirm input and after the system message about successful registration appears reboot the PC.

If choose the second option you’ll need to download the DirectX version specified in system requirements to a game and install it.

Make sure you download the original DirectX – it can only be found on the official Microsoft website. You need to download the software and then install it. Usually, you do not need to reboot the PC – just try to launch the game.

Nathan Goufas