Pes 2016 Xinput1-3.dll Missing Fix May 2026

Fix: PES 2016 – xinput1_3.dll Missing Error

Issue: When launching PES 2016, you see:
"The program can't start because xinput1_3.dll is missing from your computer."

Cause: The file is part of DirectX 9 (specifically the DirectX legacy runtime). PES 2016 needs it for controller input. pes 2016 xinput1-3.dll missing fix

✅ Method 3: Install/repair Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables

Sometimes missing dependencies cause this error. Fix: PES 2016 – xinput1_3

1. Download and install (or repair) both x64 and x86 versions of:
   • Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable
   • Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable
   • Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable
2. Restart your PC.

Method 5: Disable or Add Exception to Antivirus (Temporary Test)

Some modern antivirus software (Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, Avast) overzealously removes xinput1-3.dll because it reads controller input—a behavior that can look like a keylogger to heuristic scans. Download and install (or repair) both x64 and

Step-by-step:

1. Temporarily disable your antivirus real-time protection.
2. Run the DirectX installer from Method 1 again.
3. Launch PES 2016. If it works, you have identified the cause.
4. Permanent fix: Add the entire PES 2016 installation folder to your antivirus exclusion/whitelist list. Then re-enable your antivirus.

Method 4: Run PES 2016 in Windows 8 or Windows 7 Compatibility Mode

Sometimes, Windows 10/11’s handling of XInput is slightly different than what PES 2016 expects. Tricking the OS fixes this.

Step-by-step:

1. Locate your PES2016.exe file in the game directory.
2. Right-click it and select Properties.
3. Click the Compatibility tab.
4. Check the box: "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
5. Select Windows 8 or Windows 7 from the dropdown menu.
6. Also check: "Run this program as an administrator" (below the compatibility mode list).
7. Click Apply and OK.
8. Launch the game.