Windows users may encounter the xinput1_3.dll error at some point in their games. What is this error, what is it connected with and how to fix it? This will be discussed in the article. After reading, you can get an opportunity to play your favorite game in a few minutes.
Definition
Let's start with the definition of the library in question, since we need to know what we will deal with.
Please note that xinput1_3.dll is a component of the well-known DirectX package. This library is responsible for the correct interaction with the gamepad in the game. If you don’t have the file on your PC, then you won’t be able to use the controller in the game, in this case the system generates the error “xinput1_3.dll is missing”. This means that the game will not start.
Now we know that xinput1_3.dll is an important component in the system. We also know that it comes with DirectX 9, which will help when trying to fix the error. But still it’s too early to move on to this, first you need to understand the reasons for the lack of this library, which we will do now.
The cause of the error
If the game does not start, we already know that this xinput1_3.dll caused the error, but why did it happen at all? Let's get it right. The reasons are actually not so many, which is undoubtedly good. There are only three, here is the list:
The library file was corrupted by a virus.
The file has been deleted from the computer.
The file has a different version than necessary.
Here it is worth paying special attention to the first reason, since because of it, correction of the error will be impossible. It works like this: the virus that you inadvertently brought to the computer somehow affects the xinput1_3.dll file, making changes to its code, therefore, the antivirus sees the difference and quarantines the file for security. If this is the case, then even after fixing and installing a new file, it will be infected again, that is, moved to quarantine. Therefore, before following the instructions that are attached below, check your system for malware.
Method number 1: install the package
Now it's time to talk about how to fix xinput1_3.dll error in Windows 7 and other OS versions. The first method involves installing DirectX 9, because we already know that it comes with the library we need.
We will not talk about how to install this package, because each user will cope with this task, but we will tell you where to download it from. The fact is that this should be done exclusively from the official Microsoft website, that is, from microsoft.com., Because other resources may contain infected files, after which the situation will only get worse.
In general, go to the site, look for DirectX 9 there, download it, install it, then the error will be fixed.
Method number 2: manual installation of the library
If the previous method seemed complicated to you, you cannot find the package you need, you should use the second one. This time we will work separately with the xinput1_3.dll library. Accordingly, we need to initially download it from the Internet. And then the question arises: "And where to download it from?" Unfortunately, this file is not distributed on the official website, so you need to look for it on other resources yourself, where there is a high probability of picking up a virus. Here you need to play it safe. Find a more or less reliable site, download xinput1_3.dll from there, and then check it for viruses, if they are not found, then move the file to the System32 folder, which is located in the Windows folder on drive C. If you have a 64-bit system, then move to the SysWOW64 folder.
Method number 3: install the library using the application DLL-Files.com
There is a likelihood that the second method did not suit you either: you could not find the uninfected file or simply did not figure out where to move it. In this case, the third method is for you. All of the above actions will be performed by the DLL-Files.com program, so first download it from the Internet, and then proceed with the instructions.
Run the program itself.
Immediately after opening, type in the name of the library (xinput1_3.dll) in the appropriate field.
Search.
In the results, select the desired library.
Click Install.
That's all. So you can simply fix the error if you use a special program. In fact, we did the same thing that was described in the second method: loaded the library, placed it in the right directory. Only for us did the program. It is difficult to deal with OS errors on your own, but if you follow the recommendations, then everything will work out.
Method number 4: install the library using the DLL Suite application
Finally, we will analyze another program with which you can fix the xinput1_3.dll error in Windows 8. Of course, this program is suitable for other versions of the operating system, but it does not matter.
So, it is called DLL Suite. Go to the developer's site, download it before following the instructions below.
Run the DLL Suite program.
Go to the "Download DLL" section.
Run a search query with the words xinput1_3.dll.
In the results, select the desired file.
Click the Download button next to the version of the file you want.
After that, a window will open in which you need to specify the directory where the file will be installed. The default is often true, so feel free to click "OK."