What is DLL-FAULT-xinput1-3.dll?
Missing or corrupt library xinput1_3.dll is a high-severity software runtime issue. The application could not be started because the xinput1_3.dll module threw an exception or was not found. Common triggers are deleted library file, incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.
Common Causes
- Deleted library file
- Incompatible version of Visual C++
- Malware Damage
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Reinstall the app
Most reports of DLL-FAULT-xinput1_3.dll clear up after Reinstall the app, so it's worth trying before anything more involved.
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Install the Visual C++ Redistributable package
Should symptoms return, move on to the next steps — they're written specifically for harder-to-catch runtime instability causes.
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Run System File Checker
"Run System File Checker" is worth trying when deleted library file turns out to be the culprit.
Commands & Diagnostics
sfc /scannow
regsvr32 xinput1_3.dll
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of DLL-FAULT-xinput1-3.dll is deleted library file, though incompatible version of Visual C++ and malware Damage also show up in our reports.
The fastest fix is "Reinstall the app". Only move on to the later steps if DLL-FAULT-xinput1-3.dll keeps coming back.
DLL-FAULT-xinput1-3.dll is a high-severity error. It won't damage your PC instantly, but repeated occurrences usually point to a deeper problem worth addressing soon.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves DLL-FAULT-xinput1-3.dll without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
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