The reason behind this error is mentioned on the error messages/dialogues. The X3daudio1_7 dll file is missing. A DLL file is a file that contains some instructions to perform a specific task. So, these dll files are usually called by other programs. The X3daudio1_7.dll is a file related to the DirectX package. So, programs that uses DirectX (games or other 3D applications) will most likely give you this error. Now, why are you seeing this error all of a sudden might be because the file got corrupted or an antivirus application might have accidentally deleted the file. Whatever might be the reason, the problem can easily be solved. Since the file is missing, you can download the file with various different methods.
Tip
It’s very common to go to websites that offer specific dll files for these kind of situations. A lot of people uses these type of websites to download the dll file and place them at a specific folder. We would advise you not to use these kind of websites. There are other, safer, ways to solve the issue. These websites can contain viruses or malware. The downloaded dlls can compromise the security of your computer as well. So, try not to download the files from these websites.Reboot the computer before performing the steps given in the methods below. Sometimes a simple restart fixes the issue as well.
Method 1: Download Latest Version of DirectX
Since the file that is missing is from the DirectX package, simply downloading and installing the latest version of DirectX will solve the issue. Download the DirectX installer from the Microsoft’s official website to ensure your computer’s safety. Note: Microsoft releases new versions of DirectX without changing the version numbers. So, if you see that you have the same version as that of the mentioned on Microsoft website, don’t hesitate to download and install the DirectX. Even if it’s the same version, it won’t cause any harm. Here are the steps for installing the DirectX Your problem should be solved on the reboot. But, if the problem didn’t resolve or the installer showed a message saying your DirectX is up to date then do the following
Once the installation is finished, reboot and check if the problem is resolved or not.
Method 2: Extract the X3daudio1_7.dll
If the first method didn’t work then you also have the option of extracting the specific dll, in this case the X3daudio1_7 file, and place it in the System32 folder. This is a complicated process as compared to the method 1 so we will recommend you to follow the steps in method 1 before this. Here are the steps for extracting the X3daudio1_7 dll file from the installer
Once done, reboot and check if the problem is resolved
Method 3: DirectX Installer of the Application
Usually, the applications that need the DirectX come with a DirectX installer of their own. This DirectX version have all the files needed to run that specific application. So, if the above 2 methods didn’t work then you can install the DirectX from the application’s DirectX installer. Simply navigate to the Setup folder of your application/game and look for a DirectX setup file or a DirectX named folder. Double click the DirectX setup file and follow the on-screen instructions. Once done, restart the computer and it should resolve the issue.
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