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How to Fix D3dx9_26.dll Not Found or Missing Errors
A troubleshooting guide for d3dx9_26.dll errors
By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 19, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide Unlike many other DLL file errors which can have complicated causes and fixes, d3dx9_26.dll issues are caused in one way or another by a single issue: a problem of some sort with Microsoft DirectX. The d3dx9_26.dll file is one of a number of files contained within DirectX. Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows-based games and advanced graphics programs, errors related to this file usually show up only when using these programs. Any of Microsoft's operating systems since Windows 98 may be affected by d3dx9_26.dll and other DirectX issues. This includes Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, etc. D3dx9_26 dll Errors
There are quite a few ways d3dx9_26.dll errors may show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages: D3DX9_26.DLL Not FoundFile d3dx9_26.dll not foundThe dynamic link library d3dx9_26.dll could not be found in the specified path [PATH]The file d3dx9_26.dll is missingD3DX9_26.DLL is missing. Replace D3DX9_26.DLL and try againD3dx9_26.dll - Unable to Locate ComponentThis application has failed to start because d3dx9_26.dll could not be foundThe program can't start because D3DX9_26.DLL is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. These errors typically appear when a software program, usually a game or graphics program, is started. In non-game applications, the error might appear before certain advanced graphics features of the program are used. However, considering that d3dx9_26.dll error messages could apply to any program that utilizes Microsoft DirectX, they're commonly seen in video games. These have been known to generate related errors: Civilization IV, Autodesk 3ds Max, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, pSX Emulator (a Sony Playstation emulator), and more. How to Fix D3dx9_26 dll Errors
Don't download d3dx9_26.dll individually from any "DLL download site". There are a number of reasons why downloading DLLs from these sites is a bad idea. If you've already done so, remove it from whatever folder you copied it to and then continue with these steps. Restart your computer if you haven't yet done so. The d3dx9_26.dll error might be a fluke or one-time issue, and a simple restart could clear it up completely. It's unlikely this will fix the problem, but restarting is always a good first troubleshooting step. Start Windows in Safe Mode to complete any of these steps if you're unable to access Windows normally due to the error. Install the latest version of Microsoft DirectX. Chances are, upgrading to the latest version will fix the d3dx9_26.dll not found error. Microsoft often releases updates to DirectX without updating the version number or letter, so be sure to install the latest release even if your version is technically the same. The same DirectX installation program works with all versions of Windows and will replace any missing DirectX file. If the latest DirectX version from Microsoft doesn't help, look for a DirectX installation program on your game/app disc. Usually, if it utilizes DirectX, the software developers will include a copy of it on the installation disc. Sometimes, though not often, the version included on the disc works better with the software program than the latest version available online. Uninstall and then reinstall the game or software program. Something may have happened to the files in the program that work with d3dx9_26.dll, and a reinstall could do the trick. Restore the file from the latest DirectX package. If the above steps haven't worked to correct your d3dx9_26.dll error, try extracting the file individually from the DirectX package. Update the drivers for your video card. While it's not the most common solution, in some situations updating the drivers for the video card in your computer could correct this DirectX issue. Need More Help
If you're not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix D3dx9_24.dll is Missing or Not Found Errors Fix D3dx11_43.dll Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix D3dx9_41.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors Fixing Xapofx1_5.dll Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix D3dx9_34.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix D3dx9_29.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix D3dcompiler_42.dll Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix Dx8vb.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix D3drm.dll Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix Microsoft.directx.directsound.dll Errors How to Fix D3dx9_38.dll Not Found or Missing Errors How to Fix D3d11.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix Microsoft.directx.directinput.dll Errors How to Fix D3dx9_42.dll Not Found or Missing Errors How to Fix D3d9.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix Dsetup.dll Not Found or Missing Errors Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies