This file is associated with the PhysX physics engine from NVIDIA.

There are several reasons whydownloading a DLL file that way is a bad idea.

This is the original source of this file, so it’s completely safe.

The physxloader DLL file extracted in a folder in Windows

Just be sure torestart your computerafter the installation.

Another option, instead of installing it, is to extract its files.

After downloading the program through that link, use a program like7-Zipto get all the files out.

Recycle bin on the Windows 10 desktop

Restore the file from the Recycle Bin.

If so, try using adata recovery program.

Run a virus/malware scan.

Update driver option on the Windows Device Manager menu

Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.

Reinstall the program that uses the physxloader.dll file.

Most physxloader.dll issues are because of problems with theSteamclient.

Windows installation screen

If reinstalling Steam doesn’t fix the problem,the Steam Community forum has instructions for repairing game files.

Update drivers for hardware devices that might be related to physxloader.dll.

Roll back your drivers.

Use afree Windows registry cleanerto remove invalid physxloader.dllregistry entriesthat might be causing the error.

Performa clean install of Windowsas a last resort to start with a fresh copy of the operating system.

kindly revisit Step 1 before completing this step.

All the information on your hard drive will be erased during a clean installation.

Here are some common errors you might see: