00:00Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel.
00:03Are you trying to fire up your favorite game only to be hit with a frustrating direct text runtime error?
00:10It's a super common problem, especially on Windows 11, and it can stop you dead in your tracks.
00:15You see messages about missing DLL files like D3, DX9, Underscore 43, DLE or others,
00:25and it seems like nothing will work.
00:27Well, don't worry, because today I'm going to show you the fastest and easiest way to fix this for good.
00:36We're really going to get those game-stopping errors out of your way
00:41so you can get back to what you love doing playing your games.
00:44This method works for pretty much any game, whether it's an old classic or a brand new release.
00:51So, stick with me and let's get this sorted out in just a few minutes.
00:57First things first, what exactly is causing this problem, most of the time?
01:04This error pops up because your game needs older DirectX libraries that aren't included by default in Windows 11.
01:12Windows 11 comes with DirectX 12, which is great, but many games, especially those built on older engines,
01:22still rely on components from DirectX 9, 10 or Onzee.
01:27When the game can't find these specific files, it just crashes.
01:32The other possibility is that some of your existing DirectX files have become corrupted.
01:37Either way, the solution is the same.
01:40We need to install and repair these essential libraries.
01:45Now, let's get to the fix.
01:47The best way to do this is by using Microsoft's own tool,
01:53the DirectX End User Runtime Web Installer.
01:58This isn't some shady third-party software.
02:04It's the official solution.
02:06I.L. put a direct link to the download page in the description below to make it easy for you.
02:13Go ahead and click that link.
02:16It will take you straight to the Microsoft Download Center.
02:19Once you're there, you'll see a big red download button.
02:24Click it and save the filets.
02:26It's very small, just a few kilobytes.
02:36The file is called DSSEE.
02:39Once the download is finished, find the file in your Downloads folder and double-click it to run the installer.
02:46The User Account Control window will pop up asking for permission.
02:50Just click Yes.
02:51The installer will start and the first thing you'll see is the license agreement.
02:57Go ahead and accept the agreement.
02:59Then click Next.
03:01On the next screen, you'll see an option to install the Bing bar.
03:06You definitely don't need this.
03:08So make sure to uncheck that box before you click Next.
03:13We're here to fix games.
03:15Not to get extra toolbars.
03:16Now, the installer will scan your system to see which DirectX components are missing or need updating.
03:23This part is automatic and usually very quick.
03:26It will identify all the necessary legacy files like the D3DX9, D3D, DES, and Shinput libraries that your games are
03:39crying out for.
03:40After the scan, it will tell you the total download size.
03:44It's usually around 90 to 100 megabytes, depending on what your system needs.
03:50Click Next to begin the download and installation process.
03:54The installer will now download all the required files and install them into your system folders.
04:04It will grab all those missing DLLs and put them right where they need to be.
04:11If any of your existing DirectX files are corrupted, this tool will also replace them with fresh working copies.
04:18The whole installation should only take a minute or two, depending on your internet speed.
04:26Once it's complete, you'll see a message saying the components are installed and ready to use.
04:31Just click Finish to close the installer.
04:34And that's it.
04:35I told you it was easy.
04:38Now, to make sure the changes have taken effect, it's always a good idea to restart your computer.
04:43This ensures that Windows and all your applications fully recognize the newly installed libraries.
04:50So, go ahead and give your PC a quick reboot.
04:54After your computer restarts, it's time for the moment of truth.
04:58Go and launch the game that was giving you the DirectX error before.
05:0399% of the time, it will now start up perfectly without any issues.
05:08You've successfully updated your DirectX libraries and repaired any corrupted files.
05:15You can now enjoy all your games on Windows 11, new and old, without those annoying error messages popping up.
05:24So, there you have ETA, simple, official and permanent fix for DirectX runtime errors.
05:30No more hunting for individual DLL files online, which can be risky and often doesn't work.
05:38This one tool from Microsoft takes care of everything.
05:42I hope this guide helped you out.
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06:02If you still have questions or ran into a different issue, drop a comment down below and I'll do my
06:09best to help you out.
06:10Thanks for watching and happy gaming.
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