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Reset Windows Update Components: Open Command Prompt as Administrator
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What is Error DLL-XINPUT1_3_DLL-WINDOWS11?
Windows System Error Code DLL-XINPUT1_3_DLL-WINDOWS11, known as xinput1_3.dll is missing - Windows 11, is a General System error that occurs during core Windows operations. The error indicates that: The program can't start because xinput1_3.dll is missing from your computer when running Windows 11. Install the latest Visual C++ Redistributable, DirectX End-User Runtime, or the specific runtime required by Windows 11. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the system services subsystem. The error code DLL-XINPUT1_3_DLL-WINDOWS11 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name xinput1_3.dll is missing - Windows 11 maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within core Windows operations is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- Windows Update cache is corrupted (SoftwareDistribution folder)
- Required update services (BITS, Cryptographic) are stopped
- Insufficient disk space for the update to install
- Third-party antivirus is interfering with the update process
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- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
- Run these commands in order:
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop cryptSvc
- net stop bits
- ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
- ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
- net start wuauserv
- net start cryptSvc
- net start bits
- Retry Windows Update
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Diagnostic Command
Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*DLL-XINPUT1_3_DLL-WINDOWS11*" -or $_.Message -like "*xinput1_3.dll is missing - Windows 11*"} | Format-List💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Keep at least 20GB free on your system drive for Windows Updates
- Install updates promptly — don't let them accumulate for months
- If updates consistently fail, consider a Windows in-place repair upgrade