How to Fix X3DAudio1_7.dll Missing or Not Found Errors Easily

You may see the X3DAudio1_7.dll missing or not found errors in your computer when launching a program. The error messages can read either:

• X3DAudio1_7.dll Not Found
• The file x3daudio1_7.DLL is missing
• The program can’t start because X3DAudio1_7.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix problem.

The X3daudio1_7.dll file is related to DirectX package, so programs that use DirectX (games or other graphics applications) will report this error when there’s something wrong with the DLL file. But don’t worry. You can fix the error message with the solutions in this post.

How do I fix X3DAudio1_7.dll Missing or Not Found Errors

Here are the solutions that have helped other users resolve their problem. You shouldn’t have to try them all. Just try each one in turn until everything’s working again.

1. Restore the X3DAudio1_7.dll file
2. Install DirectX End-User Runtimes
3. Reinstall the application
4. Copy the file from another computer
5. Verify the integrity of game files

Fix 1: Restore the X3DAudio1_7.dll file

If X3DAudio1_7.dll is missing or not found in your computer, you can fix your problem by restoring the missing file in your computer. Here’s how:

1. Go to DLL-Files. Use the search box to look for the DLL file that is missing from your computer.
   
2. Once it gets a hit in the database, you will see the available .dll files. You can then click the file and follow the instruction on the page to download the file to the designated location.
3. Note that sometimes you may find multiple files available. Mostly you can simply pick the highest version. However, when the versions are the same, it could mean that the files work for different architectures. To find out the architechure of your system (whether it’s 64-bit or 32-bit), you can open Windows Settings and check the System type.
   

Once install, check if your x3daudio1_7.dll missing problem has been fixed.

Fix 2: Install DirectX End-User Runtimes

The DirectX End-User Runtimes package provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX – the core Windows technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC. So you can fix the x3daudio1_7.dll missing or not found errors by installing this package in your Windows computer.

1. Go to Windows End-User Runtimes download page.
2. Select the appropriate language, and click Download.

   

3. Run the downloaded file, and follow the prompted instructions to finish installation.
4. Restart your computer and try the application that gave the error to see if it works now.

This should resolve your issue. If not, don’t worry. We have other solutions for you.

Fix 3: Reinstall the application

As you can see in the error message, reinstalling the application can fix the x3daudio1_7.dll missing or not found errors, because the installation files may contain the required DLL file. To do so:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo keyand R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
2. Type appwiz.cpl in the Run box and click OK.
   

   

3. Right click the program that gave the error (in my case it’s Skype), then select Uninstall.
   

   

4. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall the program.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Reinstall the program and launch the program.

Fix 4: Copy the file from another computer

You can also fix this error by copying the same file from another computer and paste it to your own. To do so:

1. Find another computer that runs the same operating system as yours.
   The versions (Windows 10/8/7) and architectures (32-bit/64-bit) of both operating systems must be the same.
2. On that computer, open File Explorer (by pressing the Windows logo key

   
   

    and E on your keyboard), then go to C:WindowsSystem32 and copy the X3DAudio1_7.dll there.
3. Paste the copied file to the same location (C:WindowsSystem32) on your own computer. (You may need an external storage device, like a flash drive.)

Fix 5: Verify integrity of game files

If the error messages pop up while you try to play a game, you can utilize the “verifying integrity of game files” or “repairing game files” feature:

on Steam

1. From the LIBRARY, right-click on your game and select Properties… from the drop-down menu.
   
2. Select the Installed Files tab and click the Verify integrity of game files button.
   
3. Steam will verify the game’s files – this process may take several minutes.

on Battle.net

1. From your Battle.net desktop app, click the icon of your game.
2. Click the cogwheel next to the Play button and select Scan and Repair.
   

on Epic Games Launcher

1. Find the game in your Epic Games Library.
2. Click on the three dots on the right side of the game line, and select Manage.
   
3. Click on the Verify button.
   
4. Wait for validation to complete.

That’s it. Hope this post serves its purpose and help you fix the x3daudio1_7.dll missing or not found errors

If you have any further questions, feel free to add a comment below and we’ll see what more we can do to help.

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