Overview:
The D3DCompiler_43.dll file with the description of Direct3D HLSL Compiler is a DLL file for the PC games like FEAR 3, Dragon Age 2, Battlefield 3, etc. When FEAR 3, Dragon Age 2 or Battlefield 3 tries to use a damaged, a missing, or a corrupted D3DCompiler_43.dll, you receive an error message. In some cases, the error message occurs because FEAR 3, Dragon Age 2 or Battlefield 3 is trying to use D3DCompiler_43.dll incorrectly. This article discusses on how to fix D3DCompiler_43.dll errors with step-by-step instructions.
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Basic information of the D3DCompiler_43.dll file:
File name: D3DCompiler_43.dll
File size: 2.00MB for X86, 32-bit PC and 2.40MB for X64, 64-bit PC
File version: 9.29.952.3111
Description: Direct3D HLSL Compiler
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Applies to: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2008/2003/2000/98/ME/NT, 32-bit/64-bit
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How to download D3DCompiler_43.dll using DLLSuite:
DLLSuite allows you to download D3DCompiler_43.dll for free, you can take the following steps to download D3DCompiler_43.dll
1. Download DLLSuite, install and run it
2. Click Game DLL menu on the left side of the DLLSuite
3. Locate to D3DCompiler_43.dll and click download icon to start downloading D3DCompiler_43.dll
When the download is complete, please click open icon and save D3DCompiler_43.dll to where it should be placed. For more information, please see the path of the D3DCompiler_43.dll file.
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The path of the D3DCompiler_43.dll file:
For Windows 7/Vista/XP, the path is C:\Windows\System32
For Windows Windows NT/2000/2003, the path is C:\WINNT\System32
For Windows 95/98/ME, the path is C:\Windows\System
You should re-register D3DCompiler_43.dll to apply the changes, for the detailed steps, please see How to re-register D3DCompiler_43.dll.
How to re-register D3DCompiler_43.dll:
1. Click Start, Run
2. Type cmd, press Enter
3. Type regsvr32 D3DCompiler_43.dll, press Enter
4. Restart your machine
If this method did not work
If you try to perform the task that resulted in the D3DCompiler_43.dll error message, and the error message still appears, the possible reason is that the D3DCompiler_43.dll shared DLL files are missing or corrupted. Most of the D3DCompiler_43.dll shared DLL files are system DLL files located in C:\WINDOWS\. You should download D3DCompiler_43.dll related files to fix D3DCompiler_43.dll error.
To download missing DLL files, you can use our DLLSuite. DLLSuite is an advanced Windows DLL Repair Tool designed to fix DLL errors, repair corrupted files and download missing DLL files for Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
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How to download missing system DLL files using DLLSuite:
To download missing system DLL files, you can take the following steps:
1. Download DLLSuite, install and run it
2. Click Start Scan button to scan your computer for any missing system DLL files
3. Choose one specific DLL file and click More Information when the scan is complete
4. Download the specifc DLL file
DLL Suite allows you to manually or automatically fix DLL errors, for more information, please see:
1. How to manually fix DLL errors using DLLSuite
2. How to automatically fix DLL errors using DLLSuite
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Designed for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, 32-bit & 64-bit.
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Causes of D3DCompiler_43.dll errors:
For any D3DCompiler_43.dll error, the error message indicates the cause of the specific problem, and the error message helps you determine how to fix the problem. Typically, D3DCompiler_43.dll errors result from one or more of the following causes:
The D3DCompiler_43.dll file is damaged, renamed or removed: The D3DCompiler_43.dll file could be damaged during a system or software update. A damaged D3DCompiler_43.dll file might be missing a routine that is required by a program that you installed. When the program tries to call these routines, an error occurs. A user might accidentally rename or remove the D3DCompiler_43.dll file.
Program files are damaged or missing: If programs that call routines in D3DCompiler_43.dll have damaged or missing files, the programs can make invalid calls to routines in D3DCompiler_43.dll. Invalid calls to routines in D3DCompiler_43.dll result in D3DCompiler_43.dll errors.
Software calls for functions that do not exist in D3DCompiler_43.dll: If a software program calls for functions in D3DCompiler_43.dll that are not present, an error message occurs. This problem can occur if software is run on the wrong version of Windows.
A program does not allow for Windows to update D3DCompiler_43.dll when it is necessary: An antivirus program might be configured to prevent upgrading any files on your computer.
A problem with memory allocation occurs: Windows reserves memory space for D3DCompiler_43.dll. If a different file occupies memory space that is reserved for D3DCompiler_43.dll, D3DCompiler_43.dll is relocated in memory. Windows considers this relocation an "Illegal System DLL Relocation," and this results in an error. These memory problems usually occur when software or files are installed in such an order that a file occupies memory space that is reserved for D3DCompiler_43.dll.
Driver problems occur: Missing or damaged drivers or incompatible driver versions can result in calls to routines in D3DCompiler_43.dll that are invalid. Invalid calls to routines in D3DCompiler_43.dll result in D3DCompiler_43.dll errors messages.
The Windows registry is damaged: A damaged Windows registry may result in a damaged D3DCompiler_43.dll file.
Viruses infect D3DCompiler_43.dll: D3DCompiler_43.dll is a very important file for Windows, and there are some viruses that try to infect it.
Tips to avoid D3DCompiler_43.dll errors:
Remove virus/spyware Virus/spyware cause damage to the D3DCompiler_43.dll file, so removing virus/spyware is an effective way to avoid D3DCompiler_43.dll errors. To remove virus/spyware, you can consider to use HitMalware. HitMalware is an advanced antivirus/antispyware software that allows you to check and remove adware, worms, viruses, Trojan, spyware and malware.
Fix Windows registry Any damage to the D3DCompiler_43.dll file can overwrite the related D3DCompiler_43.dll registry keys. To fix Windows registry, you can try using UniOptimizer. UniOptimizer will check your PC health for free and clean invalid registry entries and speed up your PC.
Use DLL Repair Tool DLL Suite is an Microsoft Windows DLL repair tool that you can use to detect and fix any incorrect DLL files including missing, corrupted, deleted or removed DLL files.
Designed for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, 32-bit & 64-bit.
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