DirectX error : Missing many dll files but can't install DirectX and So can't run many applications

[CaptainJackdaw]

This is my first time in this forum so please bear with me. My System had corrupted so I had to format my C drive which had a few games. Most of my games are in D and E drive. After the formatting was done, the guy who is in IT department installed many softwares and then afterwards I tried running many of my games and they all showed errors where dll files were missing. I did a bit of research and found out that most of them were DirectX errors. So I tried installing DirectX again but it gave me errors like internal error and S1023. What is the Problem with my system?? Also, in my dxdiag, its showing that I have DirectX version 11.

 

[Seif Samir]

Try to install windows 8.1 or another version of windows 7 .. but i suggest windows 8.1 PRO

I am actually very comfy with windows 7..... Isn't there any other way?? I don't even know what the problem is!!!

hmmm.. are u sure windows is up to date ?

 

[CaptainJackdaw]

Try to install windows 8.1 or another version of windows 7 .. but i suggest windows 8.1 PRO

I am actually very comfy with windows 7..... Isn't there any other way?? I don't even know what the problem is!!!

hmmm.. are u sure windows is up to date ?

Yup, I am sure.

 

[cats_Paw]

Try installing microsoft framework and microsoft silverlight?

Oh and, I hope you updated windows after the installation.

 

[gamerk316]

Sounds like a DX9 app that's missing the latest DX9 extensions. If so, you'll need to download the DX 9.0c updates from Microsofts website:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35

If it's DX11 that needs updating, you should be able to grab 11_2 from Windows Update.

thats the problem.... I can't even install DirectX from setups.....all showing internal error

Ok, that's a major problem then, since the official install should be working no matter what. I can think of two things that could be happening:

1: You have a corrupted install. I recommend opening a command prompt as an admin, and doing a 'SFC /scannow' and seeing if it finds any errors.

2: You have the Windows Update KB3004394 installed. This update hit in December and frankly broke the OS. You can check if you have it installed by going to Control Panel -> Programs -> Uninstall a Program -> View Installed Updates. If you have this update installed, go to https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3024777, download the file that stops the update from running, and remove it.

 

[Kyle Hill]

All the Direct X links forums provide only lead to a Win 10 download even if you use a computer with 10.