The dinput8.dll file is one of many files contained in the DirectX software collection. Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows-based games and advanced graphics programs, dinput8.dll errors usually show up only when using these programs.
Dinput8.dll Errors
There are several ways dinput8.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ones:
The file dinput8.dll is missingDinput8.DLL Not FoundFile dinput8.dll not foundDinput8.dll not found. Reinstalling might help fix this.
The dinput8.dll error message could apply to any program that utilizes Microsoft DirectX, but these DLL messages are most commonly associated with video games.
How to Fix dinput8.dll Errors
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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. Microsoft often releases updates without updating the version number or letter, so be sure to install the latest release even if your version is technically the same. Usually, if a game or another program utilizes DirectX, the software developers will include a copy of it on the installation disc. Sometimes, though not often, the DirectX version included on the disc is a better fit for the program than the latest version available online.
