d3d10_1.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error..

Gunzkewl · February 22, 2015

Im getting this error and sometimes I cant even enter Windows, what can I do to fix it?

C:\Windows\system32\d3d10_1.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.

Speedbird · February 22, 2015

Im getting this error and sometimes I cant even enter Windows, what can I do to fix it?

C:\Windows\system32\d3d10_1.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.

That's a DirectX 10 DLL. What version of Windows are you on?

JeffreyEagan · February 22, 2015

I think DWM uses it to render the desktop and aero, repair windows or reinstall.

Gunzkewl · February 22, 2015

That's a DirectX 10 DLL. What version of Windows are you on?

I think DWM uses it to render the desktop and aero, repair windows or reinstall.

Windows 7 Professional

I dont have a Windows Installation Disc

Gunzkewl · February 22, 2015

Found a solution.

I had to uninstall the windows update KB2670838 .

Melvin Paulsam · July 14, 2020

On 2/23/2015 at 4:04 AM, Gunzkewl said:

Found a solution.

I had to uninstall the windows update KB2670838 .

I dont find that update in my windows updates but still have that problem,i am able to enter windows but i get it when i try to open the windows diagnostic tool (dxdiag error)