How to fix D3DCompiler_47.dll is missing error in Windows 7
One of the errors Windows 7 users may have when launch a game or other application is “The program can’t start because D3DCompiler_47.dll is missing from your computer”. This error can be fixed easily.
But let me explain first what is D3DCompiler_47.dll?
D3DCompiler_47 is a part of Microsoft DirectX, which is a platform developed by Microsoft, intended to deal with multimedia tasks, such as video, game programming, and multimedia, on Windows systems. This file may be missing because it is accidentally deleted when you unintall a game or program.
If you receive the D3DCompiler_47.dll is missing error, here is how to fix it.
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How To Fix D3DCompiler_47.dll is missing from your computer error in Windows 7
1. Visit this site: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4019990
2. Now, you will see a list of available options for this update on Microsoft Update Catalogue.
– For Windows 7 32-bit, select Update for Windows 7 (KB4019990), and click on the “Download” button.
– For Windows 7 64-bit, select the Update for Windows 7 for x64-based systems (KB4019990), and click on the “Download” button.
3. Download the offline update installer file and run it.
Notes: Make sure that you have the Windows Update service running.
4. When the installation is complete, restart your Windows PC.
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