D3d11.dll: what is this error and how to fix it

The Windows operating system can sometimes generate errors. All of them to one degree or another impede the performance of a component. It’s good when the error is not critical and even if it is, you can continue to use the computer, but it happens quite the opposite. This article will discuss the first case, namely the error "The entry point to the procedure was not found in the d3d11.dll library." We will analyze in detail its essence and provide tools for its solution.

Definition

Before providing guidance on how to fix the error with the lack of the above library, it’s worthwhile to understand in general terms what kind of error d3d11.dll is, because in any case you need to understand what we are dealing with.

But there’s nothing to understand, in principle. The designation d3d11.dll refers to the dynamic library included in the DirectX 11 package. It is important to note that the package is 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 d3d11.dll library, is responsible for the correct display of graphic models in software. That is, we can already conclude that all programs or games that do not have any volumetric graphic models in their composition will be launched even with a missing library.

In addition to the definition itself, it is also worth understanding the cause of the problem. Based on the context of the system message, it is already possible to understand that a program or game cannot start due to the lack of the necessary library. But this does not mean that it was deleted. You could install it, but the antivirus, considering the file infected, could put it in quarantine, thereby interfering with operability.

What kind of error is d3d11.dll, we figured it out, which means that you can proceed with the methods of eliminating it, fortunately there are many of them, and each solution is good in its own way.

Method One: Install DirectX 11

Talking about what kind of error d3d11.dll is, we mentioned about DirectX 11 that this package carries this very library. Already, we can conclude that in order to fix the mentioned error, it is necessary to install this distribution into the system. This is the first way to fix d3d11.dll.

The essence of this method is simple: you need to download the DirectX 11 package and install it. And if no one has a problem with the second paragraph, since the installation wizard will explain everything in detail, then there may be problems with the first. Of course, you can download DirectX 11 from anywhere, but it is recommended to do this from the official site, since otherwise it is possible to pick up malware.

Now we will provide instructions on how and where to download the package from. Following it, you absolutely will not aggravate the situation:

1. Log in to any search engine initially.
2. Search for "download directx 11".
3. In the results, click on the link whose address begins with "microsoft.com".
4. On the system that opens, select the option to localize your OS from the list.
5. Click "Download."

After completing all five points of the instruction, the process of downloading the package will begin. Be sure that it is completely safe, so you can immediately proceed with the installation. After it, all the problems associated with the missing library should disappear.

Method two: using a special program

The error "d3d11.dll was not found" can also be fixed by the second method, which is much simpler than the previous one. This time, the special application DLL-Files.com will be used to download and install the necessary library. Therefore, before following the instructions that will be attached below, you will need to download and install this program. This should be done from the official site to eliminate the threat of virus infection.

So, after you installed the program, open it and follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, type "d3d11.dll" in the search bar.
2. Click Search.
3. Click on the library of the same name.
4. Click on the "Install" button.

After completing these steps, the error will disappear.

Method Three: Manual Installation

The error can also be eliminated manually - without the use of any programs. To do this, you will need to download the d3d11.dll file from the Internet, and then move it to the desired directory. Unfortunately, the directory is different for different versions of Windows. Now the path to each OS version will be demonstrated:

1. Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 - "C: \ Windows \ System32".
2. Windows 95/98 / Me - "C: \ Windows \ System".
3. Windows NT / 2000 - "C: \ WINNT \ System32".

It is also worth taking into account that if you have a 64-bit OS, then the final folder will be called SysWOW64.

Now you know not only what the d3d11.dll error is, but also how to fix it. Fortunately for this there are as many as three ways.