Error message "d3dx943dll missing" - what to do?

The error message "d3dx9_43.dll is missing" or "d3dx943.dll was not found" indicates a problem with Direct X. The error often appears when starting computer games like "Anno 2070" or "World of Tanks". We'll show you how to fix the error and gamble without any problems in just a few steps.

Fix the error message "d3dx9_43.dll missing"

If you get one of the above mentioned error messages, a (re) installation of Direct X is usually sufficient:

• Download the DirectX web installer and follow the instructions of the program. When the installation is complete, the DLL file "d3dx9_43.dll" should no longer be missing.
• If your computer game still does not start, you should look for a DirectX version on the game's installation CD. In some cases the version on the CD is better adapted to the game. If you find an installation wizard on the CD / DVD, you should install this version of DirectX.
• If you still have problems starting the game below and the error message "d3dx9_43.dll was not found" still appears, you should contact the support of the respective game manufacturer.

In this news article we will show you how to find out which DirectX version is installed on your Windows PC.