How to Fix Dx8vb.dll is Missing or Not Found in Windows

An old software is asking for this DirectX file

Windows 11 » Repair

Reading time icon 2 min. read

Calendar icon Published on

by Claudiu Andone 

published on

Share this article

Readers help support Windows Report. We may get a commission if you buy through our links. Tooltip Icon

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial team Read more

Dx8vb.dll not found

If you’re looking at an error saying that Dx8vb.dll is missing or Dx8vb.dll not found, that means an old app or game is trying to access DirectX 8. The DLL file is a part of Microsoft DirectX for Visual Basic and it’s not really necessary. From our research, this file is usually required by the Easy CD & DVD Creator Basic Edition software.

What do I do if Dx8vb.dll is missing?

1. Uninstall or reinstall the affected software

As we’ve mentioned in the intro, it appears that an app needs the old DirectX file. Usually, the software that needs this file also comes with the necessary DLL files. So, a quick fix to this problem is to reinstall the software that is trying to access it.

Therefore, see which software you installed lately and uninstall them from Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Then, if you really need that app, look for a fresh, updated installer and run it again.

As we mentioned above, the app you’re looking for may be Easy CD & DVD Creator Basic Edition.

2. Install DirectX 8

You can also fix this issue by installing DirectX 8. Luckily, the Internet Archive website still offers a download link for it.

Although it’s improbable to still have an app that uses DirectX 8, this will definitely help your run it.

There is another less likely scenario that somehow you downloaded a PUP or a malware that is causing this error. Therefore, the reasonable thing to do is to run a full antivirus scan. Go to Settings > Virus & threat protection and launch a full scan or do that by using a third-party antivirus if you have one installed on your PC.

When we have missing DLL errors, we always use Fortect, a tool with an extensive DLL database and can fix such issues with just a few clicks.

We also have a complete guide on how to fix missing DLL files errors if you need more information.

We hope that by using the solutions above, you managed to fix the Dx8vb.dll not found or missing issue on your computer. If you know about any possible solutions, talk about them in the comments section below.

More about the topics: DLL errors, DLL issues

Claudiu Andone

Claudiu Andone Shield

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft. His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school. With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!

User forum

0 messages