x3daudio1_7.dll is missing - this will fix the problem

If you start a game on your PC and Windows reports that the file x3daudio1_7.dll is missing, the process terminates with an error. We'll show you how to solve the problem.

x3daudio1_7.dll: Replace missing DirectX file

• The file x3daudio1_7.dll belongs to the multimedia component DirectX. This is required for most games on Windows.
• Simply download and install the latest version of DirectX. Simply follow the instructions given by the installation manager.
• Start the game again after the installation, should the replaced x3daudio1_7.dll work again. If that doesn't help, you should reinstall the game again.
• Advanced users can also have the x3daudio1_7.dll replaced or repaired manually. You can find the download on DLL-Files.com.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to update DirectX.