Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2012 DLL d3dx9_32.dll

How to Download and Fix D3dx9_32.dll DLL Errors

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d3dx9_32.dll, also known as a Dynamic Link Library file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first version of d3dx9_32.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/18/2011 inside Microsoft DirectX Redistributable (June 2010) 9.29.1974. On 09/12/2017, version 9.16.843.0000 was released for Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free d3dx9_32.dll downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	d3dx9_32.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Type:	Dynamic Link Library
Description:	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:	Copyright © Microsoft Corp. 1994-2006

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
Entry Point:	0x259c3b
Code Size:	3192832

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File Info	Description
File Size:	3.3 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:03:05 15:43:39+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2006:11:29 00:48:03+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	3192832
Initialized Data Size:	340992
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x259c3b
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	6.0
Subsystem Version:	5.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	9.16.843.0
Product Version Number:	9.16.843.0
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:
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
Internal Name:	D3DX9D.dll
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © Microsoft Corp. 1994-2006
Product Name:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Product Version:	9.16.843.0000

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What are d3dx9_32.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library d3dx9_32.dll Errors

d3dx9_32.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like d3dx9_32.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows Live Essentials 2012) could share the same d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Windows Live Essentials 2012 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common d3dx9_32.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - d3dx9_32.dll.
d3dx9_32.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\SysWOW64\d3dx9_32.dll.
Cannot register d3dx9_32.dll.
Cannot start Windows Live Essentials 2012. A required component is missing: d3dx9_32.dll. Please install Windows Live Essentials 2012 again.
Failed to load d3dx9_32.dll.
The application has failed to start because d3dx9_32.dll was not found.
The file d3dx9_32.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because d3dx9_32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your d3dx9_32.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows Live Essentials 2012), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, d3dx9_32.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows Live Essentials 2012, system crash while loading d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Windows Live Essentials 2012 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Windows Live Essentials 2012 software.

You can uninstall Windows Live Essentials 2012 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 Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Windows Live Essentials 2012 software.

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

Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331

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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 d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free d3dx9_32.dll files for every applicable version of Windows Live Essentials 2012. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download d3dx9_32.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Windows Live Essentials 2012 folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Show 4 more directories +
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\DeskScapes10\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\DeskScapes10\UI\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
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 d3dx9_32.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 d3dx9_32.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying d3dx9_32.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows Live Essentials 2012 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 d3dx9_32.dll and all other DLL files for Windows Live Essentials 2012. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	4398360
File Date:	12/13/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a4ddfe5dc4e73d1fed9b1b3a3d885612
SHA1 Checksum:	318efd256f0e7e717ed215ba6c95214d212e29a4
SHA256 Checksum:	7c723479e3720a52f286d2e9e044f19ed893a34e6819d53e4de6991048febad1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	351232
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	12/13/2019

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	3426072
File Date:	03/05/2020
MD5 Checksum:	26af232140c88b42d92a88f2198edf6a
SHA1 Checksum:	b62aed3f71d8963227e5021c2222192873ce753b
SHA256 Checksum:	e96693794daa05a75a83c11df2e7b42f2de61567c6ad0b69e353b50f6c88119f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	340992
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	03/05/2020

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File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	4398360
File Date:	12/13/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a4ddfe5dc4e73d1fed9b1b3a3d885612
SHA1 Checksum:	318efd256f0e7e717ed215ba6c95214d212e29a4
SHA256 Checksum:	7c723479e3720a52f286d2e9e044f19ed893a34e6819d53e4de6991048febad1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	351232
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	12/13/2019

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	3426072
File Date:	03/05/2020
MD5 Checksum:	26af232140c88b42d92a88f2198edf6a
SHA1 Checksum:	b62aed3f71d8963227e5021c2222192873ce753b
SHA256 Checksum:	e96693794daa05a75a83c11df2e7b42f2de61567c6ad0b69e353b50f6c88119f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	340992
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	03/05/2020

DeskScapes 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	4398360
File Date:	12/13/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a4ddfe5dc4e73d1fed9b1b3a3d885612
SHA1 Checksum:	318efd256f0e7e717ed215ba6c95214d212e29a4
SHA256 Checksum:	7c723479e3720a52f286d2e9e044f19ed893a34e6819d53e4de6991048febad1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\DeskScapes10\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	351232
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	12/13/2019

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	3426072
File Date:	03/05/2020
MD5 Checksum:	26af232140c88b42d92a88f2198edf6a
SHA1 Checksum:	b62aed3f71d8963227e5021c2222192873ce753b
SHA256 Checksum:	e96693794daa05a75a83c11df2e7b42f2de61567c6ad0b69e353b50f6c88119f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\DeskScapes10\UI\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	340992
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	03/05/2020

Microsoft DirectX Redistributable (June 2010) 9.29.1974

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	4398360
File Date:	12/13/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a4ddfe5dc4e73d1fed9b1b3a3d885612
SHA1 Checksum:	318efd256f0e7e717ed215ba6c95214d212e29a4
SHA256 Checksum:	7c723479e3720a52f286d2e9e044f19ed893a34e6819d53e4de6991048febad1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	351232
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	12/13/2019

d3dx9_32.dll

9.16.843.0

9.16.843.0000

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
Software Version:	9.16.843.0
File Version:	9.16.843.0000
File Size:	3426072
File Date:	03/05/2020
MD5 Checksum:	26af232140c88b42d92a88f2198edf6a
SHA1 Checksum:	b62aed3f71d8963227e5021c2222192873ce753b
SHA256 Checksum:	e96693794daa05a75a83c11df2e7b42f2de61567c6ad0b69e353b50f6c88119f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	340992
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	03/05/2020

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