How to Fix Dxgi.dll Errors
Do not download dxgi.dll from a DLL download site.
There are many reasons whydownloading a DLL file like that is a bad idea.
Restore dxgi.dll from the Recycle Bin.
The easiest possible cause of a “missing” dxgi.dll file is that you’ve mistakenly deleted it.
Scan your entire computer for viruses and other malware.
Execute the sfc/scannow commandto replace a missing or corrupt copy of the dxgi.dll file.
This is the most likely solution to a missing or not found dxgi.dll error.
Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.
Reinstall the program that uses the dxgi.dll file.
Copy the dxgi.dll file from a backup folder.
Dxgi.dll is an important DLL file when its in the correct folder.
However, some video games store a copy in their own folder within the game’s installation directory.
You might need to repeat Step 5 after this one.
Update the drivers for hardware devicesthat might be related to dxgi.dll.
The dxgi.dll file may or may not be related to video cardsthis was just an example.
The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.
Install any available Windows updates.
Manyservice packsand otherpatchesreplace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your system.
The dxgi.dll file could be included in one of those updates.
Repair your installation of Windows.
Use a free registry cleanerto repair dxgi.dll related issues in the registry.
Perform a clean install of Windows.
This will erase everything and install a fresh copy of Windows.
If none of the steps above correct the dxgi.dll error, this should be your next course of action.
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There are several ways dxgi.dll error messages might be phrased, depending on the cause of the problem.