dinput.dll Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing dinput.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent dinput.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

dinput.dll file Microsoft DirectInput. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of dinput.dll related errors on your device. You can also download dinput.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download dinput.dll

4.1 List of dinput.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dinput.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft DirectInput

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common dinput.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to dinput.dll file. dinput.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to dinput.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

dinput.dll is corrupted
dinput.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - dinput.dll
dinput.dll file error
dinput.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register dinput.dll file:
dinput.dll file could not be loaded
dinput.dll file doesn't exist

dinput.dll

Application could not be started because dinput.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to dinput.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing dinput.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix dinput.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

dinput.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with dinput.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to dinput.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of dinput.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to dinput.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the dinput.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the dinput.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the dinput.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace dinput.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace dinput.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded dinput.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of dinput.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your dinput.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows 10

File size 134656 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	478044f1051ee570393a1d3752586676
	SHA1	55dda45f1a7e8d5fa8f4d69568d2b92fb6dfbdbf
	SHA256	d757e92bd2990ac0da2f49c3b69f8b2a01661f6ce08fbaf0cde47c1de4d5d1d0
	CRC32	5d54b700
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 136192 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	16af4453ae5af1d6e81abfce993c243d
	SHA1	b666957ba7e556a8f7cbba830de4f0a2e3bba881
	SHA256	d1771ac723da4ae20a4d370a9859ac4f5e0b244da7f100feb0b0400f811b0987
	CRC32	a61611fc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows 8

File size 135168 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	11e7b68ee9426486b534be31688484af
	SHA1	abcf3737f8b899219a0285f131f746361adc31cb
	SHA256	efc09ddcc05b3f7b5fd007b312f744f7a0437c25f59c4edfbbf82f9ad31e1db9
	CRC32	3af1a677
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows 7

File size 173056 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	b1bbd0e2c7e1b98509c709cfb69bf35c
	SHA1	077e110d74b4d7fb59a423de780de0da75276092
	SHA256	5a5ef2b6f238f66adfde3580c3125adc116f5698a87e9611a5c34115f31bce1d
	CRC32	c4167631
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows 7

File size 136704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d2bbc72e0cdf8639c8274edb395c9103
	SHA1	b6338dd5e2b0a87b6ba7017986a6367e248a3b2e
	SHA256	e999ffc31ac55974d64cbc02871681f623975af5ff9f98ed7fb355def3ce082f
	CRC32	d6558e87
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 172032 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	3b394a661b59ac9f83b6a6ae210267e0
	SHA1	5bf06376789b533618d86d8321218679bc730ae7
	SHA256	c0ec0cff391d050a650fc3f370be8ac637d8dd22f2a6730ad41b1f91fe522221
	CRC32	d56c6367
	Example file location	---

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 136192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e1d0c7866a544a1ba9cbedfe7c35f085
	SHA1	72bb718ed244ef19ddf7a235b8c0325348dcb5cd
	SHA256	5895b14adc338f39a97a74902677355ec4fba2b41298261eae75e475deda9a34
	CRC32	c938c64c
	Example file location	---

Filename dinput.dll

System Windows XP

File size 158720 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	bc87db4759083525f96a159861670c5e
	SHA1	41fe59769b78811c769565db35c9cb2cc3f0b780
	SHA256	c56720426d90c63fd37b60daf662f30c16ceb4fdf8cc1471e169083da44fada4
	CRC32	52fdf204
	Example file location	---