Windows 10: missing dll files when trying to run games

i recently installed windows 10 on a fresh computer but when i tried to run any of the games i downloaded i got three errors


1. d3dx9_43.dll missing

2. MSVCP100.dll missing

3. MSVCR100.dll missing


someone please help me !

:)

 

Games not working dll missing error

Hi Javan,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

• 
  Which game are you trying to play?
  
• 
  Were you able to play this game before?
  
• 
  Have you made any recent changes to the computer?
  

This might occur when some of the DLL file is missing from the application.

I suggest you to Uninstall the game and try installing it again and check if it helps.

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

I was trying to install a game but it always says dll file missing.

Original title: dll file missing

I am currently using windows 10. I was trying to install a game but it always says dll file missing. When I try to open the dll file, then it shows no apps that can open it. Please help.

 

Error: "MSVCR120.dll is eithernot designed to run on Windows or it contains an error" while trying to install a game on Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in installing the game on your device. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• Have you downloaded a fresh copy of the installation file and tried to re-install it when you say: "uninstalling it and reinstalling"?
• Is the game compatible to run on Windows 10 operating system?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have tried when you say: "i ve run all sorts of tests"?

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run a SFC scan and check if it helps.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Right click on the Start button, click on
  Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to refer to the below thread, check if your issue matches. If so try the troubleshooting steps suggested by
ME () and check if your issue is resolved.

Windows update now MSVCP110.dll missing


Hope it helps. Get back to us with the required information and updated status of this issue for further assistance.