XINPUT1_3.dll Missing — DirectX Runtime Error

Overview

The error XINPUT1_3.dll is missing indicates the DirectX runtime component for Xbox controller input is not installed, common with older games.

Key Details

• XINPUT1_3.dll is part of the DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010)
• Handles Xbox 360/One controller input for games
• Not included in the DirectX version built into Windows 10/11
• Common with games from 2008-2015 era that used DirectX 9
• Steam games frequently trigger this error on fresh Windows installs

Common Causes

• DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010) not installed
• Game requires the legacy DirectX 9 runtime components
• Windows built-in DirectX 12 does not include older DLLs
• Game installer failed to install DirectX prerequisite
• Antivirus removed the DLL file

Steps

1. 1Download DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer from Microsoft
2. 2Run the installer — it adds legacy DLLs alongside modern DirectX
3. 3Restart your computer after installation
4. 4If the game is on Steam, right-click > Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity
5. 5Check if the game folder has a redist or _CommonRedist folder with DirectX installer

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