XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing

[ncowan]

I've got direct x 11 installed on Windows 8.1 and I have restarted my laptop a few times but it still shows this error.
How do I fix this?

XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing. please reinstall.

I know manually messing with DLL files is probably a bad idea, but Any clue as to how to fix this?

Thanks!

 

[Samsonite801]

Maybe try something like this?

Redirecting

 

[chrisblessing]

Ditto Samsnite801's response. However, this link will take you to the Microsoft site with the current version of DirectX.