How to Fix the Missing XINPUT1_3.DLL Error on Windows 8.1?

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The discussion centers around an error message indicating that the XINPUT1_3.DLL file is missing on a Windows 8.1 system with DirectX 11 installed. The user seeks a solution to resolve the issue without manually altering DLL files. Suggestions include using search engines like Google or DuckDuckGo to find potential fixes. The emphasis is on finding a safe method to reinstall or restore the missing DLL file.
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I've got direct x 11 installed on Windows 8.1 and I have restarted my laptop a few times but it still shows this error.
How do I fix this?

XINPUT1_3.DLL is missing. please reinstall.

I know manually messing with DLL files is probably a bad idea, but Any clue as to how to fix this?

Thanks
 
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