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Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

dxdiag.exe file Microsoft DirectX Diagnostic Tool. 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 dxdiag.exe related errors on your device. You can also download dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe

4.1 List of dxdiag.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dxdiag.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common dxdiag.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to dxdiag.exe file. dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

dxdiag.exe

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

Problems related to dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe errors in just few steps?

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

dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of dxdiag.exe 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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your dxdiag.exe 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 dxdiag.exe

System Windows 10

File size 304640 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0888c3f1d8e2e1d302173367215fce45
	SHA1	7e5c4222ac5a558bad33aea7d215cf49f51b5d25
	SHA256	d9cc33067e21c6e8d5727298dcef1ce9faeacc74a9875bb6ead6ea81eaa422f1
	CRC32	f9ccaf0c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dxdiag.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 288768 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0ae0600292768660deed436fcbfe1bb1
	SHA1	0319af06b2bbc088bac6939827062edeb5b67853
	SHA256	fcb3a1bcbe786c808f6acc7cc0a8906deb37c83b170a937f9cca5635fcea35e5
	CRC32	60e69779
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dxdiag.exe

System Windows 8

File size 282112 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7b08728e6814646bb62760a8219cfd42
	SHA1	e2a6a0b35c769b7ab0acc8a149c482426dd705a3
	SHA256	3b045a2893f00a9ca2cbab2be2e16b47f1f560378dd1cbc525a51630deca06ff
	CRC32	7a4b737f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dxdiag.exe

System Windows 7

File size 264704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	42bd9f1fa0a5dac38a5be56c0e8bea8b
	SHA1	1e2bf455ec665235f0079b925cbe6efef1c633d5
	SHA256	313e9b08704a8494afa388b2689c95faaab60275ecf4ee74841971f67ea1bcdd
	CRC32	6bf7da5a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dxdiag.exe

System Windows 7

File size 343552 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	6c56354e720e5c2ac4ba1233d3bc6611
	SHA1	0500ba7468b47ff355b9e4910802af372b35b20f
	SHA256	9778e7100ffe0fd83339fb25fd18b0120e3c8abac529a7a748370fd57e953e4c
	CRC32	ea198d49
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dxdiag.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 252928 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	24ad1e3a5be7153fb358d0271a2028b0
	SHA1	6ab6507681667812ef43a1832ba380b15c04d586
	SHA256	3451021c4452c462fe330cd558d85eb337d8d1ffd54b65ecd4c49c8149057546
	CRC32	c6be2a1b
	Example file location	---

Filename dxdiag.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 327680 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	fedecc3fa61777b46502b811f610d045
	SHA1	0a001ef773a61d345b932d7dfb71702473485950
	SHA256	f6708220311db866f347969e171dc17f1cc053039dc05d62786ee728317184bf
	CRC32	9ec70a30
	Example file location	---

Filename dxdiag.exe

System Windows XP

File size 1298432 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	06ac31bac1c7a6ec43a26730a3a11779
	SHA1	0bca6df6756cd9f6888999b0bfd3fbb62cc8c6c8
	SHA256	0d51244f0f1eb38ece91083ccf350c825ba831f7e2c60199fc796858b7848015
	CRC32	590dde65
	Example file location	---