What is ‘xapofx1_1.dll missing’ error in Windows 10?
If you are facing ‘xapofx1_1.dll missing’ error in your Windows 10 computer while trying to launch certain apps/games, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘xapofx1_1.dll’: xapofx1_1.dll is DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file designed & developed and maintained by Microsoft. This DLL file is associated with DirectX SDK (Software Development Toolkit) which is part of Windows SDK starting from Microsoft Windows OS version 8. If you are not aware Microsoft DirectX SDK is high performance platform for game development on top of Windows. Various different desktop programs are now using graphics hardware due to Direct3D technology in PCs. DirectX and DirectX SDK is now important part of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 OS.
However, several users reported that they faced ‘xapofx1_1.dll missing’ error while they tried to launch certain apps/games on their Windows 10 computer. This DLL error prevents you from playing games on Windows 10. The error states that the program/game can’t start because xapofx1_1.dll file is missing from your computer. Let’s take a look at error message.
“The program can’t start because XAPOFX1_1.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.”
The error indicates that xapofx1_1.dll file is either not located in correct path or have been deleted. It might possible that you have accidently deleted this important DLL file or move the file to some other folder/location unnecessarily. Also, it might possible you tried to uninstall certain games/apps in computer that was associated with DirectX SDK and related to xapofx1_1.dll file as well. In such case, you can try to fix the issue by the downloading and installing the missing DLL file separately, and place the file in correct folder.
Another possible reason behind the DLL error can be outdated Windows OS or there is some pending Windows update, problematic software installed, corrupted or missing DirectX or DirectX SDK, required permission not given to the file, malware or viruses issues in computer and other reasons. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix xapofx1_1.dll missing error in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘xapofx1_1.dll is missing or not found’ error with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix DLL errors, BSOD errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 2: Download and install xapofx1_1.dll file in Windows 10
One possible way to fix the issue is to download the xapofx1_1.dll file and place the file in required path.
Step 1: At first, you need to collect your device’s specification info. To do so, open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 via Windows Search, and go to ‘Devices > System’, in right pane, go to ‘Device Specifications’ section, and check your system type whether it is 64-bit or 32-bit
Step 2: Open your browser and visit ‘DLL-files.com’ official site and search for xapofx1_1.dll file on the opened page, and download the file according to your Windows OS version like 32-bit or 64-bit
Step 3: Once downloaded, open ‘File Explorer’ in Windows 10, go to Downloads folder where you have saved the downloaded xapofx1_1.dll file, and copy the file. Now, go to ‘C:\Windows\System32’ path, and paste the copied file there.
Step 4: Once done, restart your computer to see the changes and check if you can run the games/applications that was giving error, without any issue.
Method 3: Run SFC Scan and DISM Scan in Windows 10
You can run SFC scan tool in Windows 10 repair corrupted system files in order to resolve xapofx1_1.dll missing error.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each to execute
sfc /scannow
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Update Windows 10 drivers
Corrupted/outdated Windows drivers could be another possible reason behind this DLL error. You can update all necessary drivers in Windows 10 in order to fix the issues.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ via Windows Search Box and expand each device category one-by-one in order check which device is showing ‘Yellow Exclamation Mark’ on it
Step 2: Right-click on device with Yellow Mark, and select ‘Update Driver’. Follow on-screen instructions to update the driver. Repeat the same step to update all unnecessary drivers. Once done, restart your computer to see the changes
Download or reinstall Windows 10 drivers update [Automatically]
You can also get updates for all Windows 10 drivers with ‘Automatic Driver Update Tool’. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 5: Update Windows 10 OS
Updating Windows 10 OS to latest version can resolve any issue in computer, install the latest DirectX version, and improve performances. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 via Windows Search and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update’ and click on ‘Check for updates’ button
Step 2: Download and install all the available updates or pending updates in computer. Once done, restart your computer to see the changes and check if it works for you.
Method 6: Reinstall the games/apps
If the issue is still persist, then you can try to fix the issue by uninstalling the app/game that is causing DLL error, and then reinstall it.
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows 10 via Windows Search and go to ‘Uninstall a Program > Programs & Features’, find and select the app/game that was causing error, in the list of apps, and select ‘Uninstall’. Follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall, and after that, restart your computer
Step 2: After restart, download and reinstall the app/game in your computer and then re-launch it.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix xapofx1_1.dll missing error in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
