Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate DLL d3dcompiler_46.dll

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d3dcompiler_46.dll is considered a type of Direct3D HLSL Compiler file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft® DirectX for Windows® developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

The first version of d3dcompiler_46.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/29/2019 inside Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4. On 07/26/2017, version 9.30.9200.16384 was released for Adobe Captivate 2017 Release.

In this article, you will find detailed d3dcompiler_46.dll information, a DLL file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	d3dcompiler_46.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Direct3D HLSL Compiler
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows 16-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
Entry Point:	0x25ef83
Code Size:	3063808

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File Info	Description
File Size:	3.1 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:26:44+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:07:26 02:12:39+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.10
Code Size:	3063808
Initialized Data Size:	169984
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x25ef83
OS Version:	6.2
Image Version:	6.2
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	9.30.960.9200
Product Version Number:	9.30.960.9200
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows 16-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Direct3D HLSL Compiler
File Version:	9.30.9200.16384
Internal Name:	d3dcompiler_46.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Product Version:	9.30.9200.16384

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What are d3dcompiler_46.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library d3dcompiler_46.dll Errors

d3dcompiler_46.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like d3dcompiler_46.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like klist.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Adobe Captivate) could share the same d3dcompiler_46.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when d3dcompiler_46.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Captivate is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common d3dcompiler_46.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - d3dcompiler_46.dll.
d3dcompiler_46.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2017 (32 Bit)\d3dcompiler_46.dll.
Cannot register d3dcompiler_46.dll.
Cannot start Adobe Captivate. A required component is missing: d3dcompiler_46.dll. Please install Adobe Captivate again.
Failed to load d3dcompiler_46.dll.
The application has failed to start because d3dcompiler_46.dll was not found.
The file d3dcompiler_46.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because d3dcompiler_46.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your d3dcompiler_46.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Captivate), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, d3dcompiler_46.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Captivate, system crash while loading d3dcompiler_46.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix d3dcompiler_46.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your d3dcompiler_46.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the d3dcompiler_46.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Adobe Captivate (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Adobe Captivate software.

You can uninstall Adobe Captivate software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Adobe Captivate 2017 Release and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Captivate software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many d3dcompiler_46.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the d3dcompiler_46.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your d3dcompiler_46.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate d3dcompiler_46.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free d3dcompiler_46.dll files for every applicable version of Adobe Captivate. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download d3dcompiler_46.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Captivate folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Lightroom\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\
Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\GameMakerStudio2\Cache\runtimes\runtime-2.2.4.374\bin\Shaders\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2017 (32 Bit)\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve d3dcompiler_46.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download d3dcompiler_46.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying d3dcompiler_46.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Captivate DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing d3dcompiler_46.dll and all other DLL files for Adobe Captivate. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Steam API v018

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dcompiler_46.dll

9.30.960.9200

9.30.9200.20499

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.30.960.9200
File Version:	9.30.9200.20499
File Size:	3231696
File Date:	12/29/2019
MD5 Checksum:	c18caa9ba4f06a5d226a892df6dc1d72
SHA1 Checksum:	ed5d55e13cbe6912f3230ad1914777023bc7e188
SHA256 Checksum:	996e5b57c06b5614ee7b26936b29bace62218fb3cad3a28dba9e72bcc66d2698
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	169984
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/29/2019

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.7 (CC 2015.7)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dcompiler_46.dll

9.30.9200.20789

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.30.9200.20789
File Version:	9.30.9200.20789
File Size:	3873368
File Date:	12/17/2019
MD5 Checksum:	65f98232112e4da7f561c500bf3f3b93
SHA1 Checksum:	9ced490f112005df9576d16ee06d8004db44afbe
SHA256 Checksum:	7a9bae7907abd79d15d9d4114674d3fc01f0438d76bc5afdf827bbfa7fc3b020
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Lightroom\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	224768
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/17/2019

Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dcompiler_46.dll

9.30.960.8512

9.30.8512.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.30.960.8512
File Version:	9.30.8512.0
File Size:	3232448
File Date:	12/13/2019
MD5 Checksum:	56e095a7e0b63023f934cc8f052b9105
SHA1 Checksum:	8dffd9ff143cfcacd12df9b568d9b59a652f159f
SHA256 Checksum:	bf0e2e5dfe9be72b8247baddff5dfbf2f4127e3c96f17bf4742e99b19a5a5e04
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	169984
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/13/2019

Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dcompiler_46.dll

9.30.960.9200

9.30.9200.16384

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.30.960.9200
File Version:	9.30.9200.16384
File Size:	3231688
File Date:	11/28/2019
MD5 Checksum:	5bf8e37fa1e25227480f9cd2aca21fb6
SHA1 Checksum:	5d3b602b0d4772d2b82923937a67a721b6006ee9
SHA256 Checksum:	58d9a00888af693b2a5222fe74cfded32ce83e74f85b474f1cbe5987217b5a9d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\ProgramData\GameMakerStudio2\Cache\runtimes ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	169984
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/28/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dcompiler_46.dll

9.30.960.9200

9.30.9200.16384

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.30.960.9200
File Version:	9.30.9200.16384
File Size:	3223664
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	0fb71ffd5b05e513834a1451e64e13fe
SHA1 Checksum:	df13115502bcb59efbcb09261b849f3c1c1cab36
SHA256 Checksum:	e1319fa7f059f7840f2ba086171742759923ffc910b27367ec8ec9b890c52c10
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	169984
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/22/2020

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