Windows 10: dxsetup.exe failing to initiate/run/update

Discus and support dxsetup.exe failing to initiate/run/update in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hello, I have been trying to install oculus software via oculussetup.exe, but everytime it comes up with an error saying that dxsetup.exe has failed to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by BillFinn1, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. BILLFINN1
    BillFinn1 Win User

    dxsetup.exe failing to initiate/run/update


    Hello, I have been trying to install oculus software via oculussetup.exe, but everytime it comes up with an error saying that dxsetup.exe has failed to initialize or something like that. I go dirextly to dxsetup.exe and run the instillation, and at the very end when it says "installing" an error comes up saying "an internal error has occurred, please refer to DirectX.log or DXError.log for details. I Windows + R both of these files and the result comes up as these files not existing. please help, i really want to get my rift going!

    :)
     
    BillFinn1, Jan 31, 2019
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  2. ERIC BER
    Eric Ber Win User

    Can't run .exe file

    Hi Phil,

    There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

    Regards.
     
    Eric Ber, Jan 31, 2019
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  3. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User
    Windows 10 fails to update


    When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

    Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

    I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.
     
    Slartybart, Jan 31, 2019
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  4. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    dxsetup.exe failing to initiate/run/update

    USB drive will not run exes.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience caused to you and will help you in solving the issue.

    To assist you better, I would like to ask if you have installed any Antivirus in the Laptop.

    I suggest you to run the program in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if the issue persist.

    • Right click on the “.exe” file of the program and select properties.
    • Under Compatibility tab, check the option for “Run in Compatibility mode”.
    • Select the Operating System from the drop down list.
    • Click on Apply and OK.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 31, 2019
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