DirectX Error problems in 2019 somehow

Hello, new here to the forums, I've been having an issue with what I believe is DirectX itself on my HP Pavilion laptop. The game client itself launches fine and I am able to log in and all that but the moment I hit play a message immediately pops up saying

"The latest version of DirectX is required to play FINAL FANTASY XIV. Please download and install the DirectX End-User Runtime, then restart the game.----(0)"

I have tried doing exactly that among a large number of things that I've seen as possible solutions and so far none of them work.
I've tried running as administrator, uninstalling and reinstalling multiple times, using DirectX 9 and so on and nothing has worked. I keep getting the same message. As a last resort figured I'd come here and see if anyone has a solution. I typically play from my desktop but sometimes when I travel or go to a friend's house I want to be able play FFXIV there as well on my laptop.
Thanks for your time

Good morning and thank you for posting in the Final Fantasy Technical Support Forums.

How long have you been having this error? Also, have any changes been made to the PC? Could you also provide a system report? Simply go to the 'Config' option on the Final Fantasy XIV launcher and to the right of 'System Information' click on 'Display.'


Hope to see you online!

Hello thanks for the response, as far as changes that have been made to my laptop, nothing but updates to my NVIDIA drivers and only uninstalling and re-installing FFXIV multiple times.

Here is my system info below:



-=-=-=-=-=-=- FFXIV Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

MyDocument C:\Users\Slash\Documents
ProxyEnable 0
ProxyServer unspecified
ProxyOverride unspecified


-=-=-=-=-=-=- System Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (17134.rs4_release.180410-1804)
SYSTEM_CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8300H CPU @ 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
SYSTEM_CORE_NUM SYSTEM_CORE_LOGIC 8 SYSTEM_CORE_PHYSICS 4
SYSTEM_BIOS F.08
SYSTEM_LANGUAGE English (Regional Setting: English)
SYSTEM_MEMORY 8081.238MB
SYSTEM_VIRTUAL_MEMORY 134217727.875MB
SYSTEM_PAGE_FILE 9681.238MB
SYSTEM_STORAGE C:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 914.519GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 750.027GB
SYSTEM_STORAGE D:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 15.761GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 1.868GB
SYSTEM_DIRECTX_VERSION DirectX 12
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP Intel(R) UHD Graphics Family
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER Intel Corporation
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 128.000 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 4040.619 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Internal
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ki127663.inf_amd64_b09b866fc6498ad9\igdumdim64.dll,C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ki127663.inf_amd64_b09b866fc6498ad9\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ki127663.inf_amd64_b09b866fc6498ad9\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ki127663.inf_amd64_b09b866fc6498ad9\igd12umd64.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 23.20.0016.5018
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 3/26/2018 19:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER 3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE SYSTEM_SUPPORT
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE Unknown
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER NVIDIA
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 8058 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM SYSTEM_UNKNOWN
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Integrated RAMDAC
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE Unknown
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvhmi.inf_amd64_b7c595e3d0db5e79\nvldumdx.dll,C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvhmi.inf_amd64_b7c595e3d0db5e79\nvldumdx.dll,C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvhmi.inf_amd64_b7c595e3d0db5e79\nvldumdx.dll,C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvhmi.inf_amd64_b7c595e3d0db5e79\nvldumdx.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 25.21.0014.2531
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 4/8/2019 19:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English

SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE
SYSTEM_SOUND Speaker/Headphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {EF91B2F4-24FD-406A-904D-AE48D50C9F65}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME RTKVHD64.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 6.00.0001.8443
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 5/8/2018 00:00:00
SYSTEM_SOUND Speakers (Elgato Sound Capture)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {2648633D-F7B2-4321-97F6-D65446C504DF}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME ElgatoVAD.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 3.50.0056.2056
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 8/8/2016 00:00:00
SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B60-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 8 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B61-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 128 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {FD7D3150-42A8-11E9-8001444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {7AC413E0-41B4-11E9-8002444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME HP Wireless Button Driver
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 1 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0


-=-=-=-=-=-=- Application Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

Technical Support - Google Chrome
FFXIVLauncher
Steam
Settings
Microsoft Store
Groove Music
Settings
Elgato Sound Capture
NVIDIA GeForce Overlay
Downloads
Microsoft Store
Groove Music


-=-=-=-=-=-=- Install Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

Google Chrome
HP JumpStart Apps
OBS Studio
Steam
Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.30501
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 x86 Additional Runtime - 14.0.23506
HP CoolSense
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.21005
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86) - 14.0.23506
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) - 11.0.61030
HP ePrint SW
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64) - 14.0.23506
HP JumpStart Bridge
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
HP Support Assistant
HP Registration Service
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
HP ePrint SW
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
HP System Event Utility
Google Update Helper
HP Support Solutions Framework
HP Connection Optimizer
HP Recovery Manager
Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 x86 Minimum Runtime - 14.0.23506
Intel(R) Trusted Connect Services Client
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
HP Customer Experience Enhancements
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
HP Audio Switch
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
Microsoft VC++ redistributables repacked.
Intel(R) Trusted Connect Service Client x86
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) - 11.0.61030
HP ePrint SW
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
Intel(R) Processor Graphics
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
HP JumpStart Launch
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.30501
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005
ELAN Touchpad 18.2.26.3_X64_WHQL
HP Documentation
Logitech Gaming Software 9.02
SMITE
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Core Temp 1.13
HP ePrint SW
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Microsoft VC++ redistributables repacked.
HP ePrint SW
Intel(R) Management Engine Driver
Energy Star
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Bonjour
HP ePrint SW
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005
Intel(R) Serial IO
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 x64 Minimum Runtime - 14.0.23506
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.21005
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 x64 Additional Runtime - 14.0.23506
HP ePrint SW
Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057)
NVIDIA Ansel
NVIDIA Control Panel 425.31
NVIDIA Graphics Driver 425.31
NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.18.0.102
NVIDIA Optimus Update 36.0.0.0
NVIDIA PhysX System Software 9.19.0218
NVIDIA Update 36.0.0.0
DisplayDriverAnalyzer
NVIDIA SHIELD Streaming
NVIDIA HD Audio Driver 1.3.38.13
NVIDIA Install Application
NVIDIA ABHub
NVIDIA Backend
NVIDIA Container
NVIDIA TelemetryApi helper for NvContainer
NVIDIA LocalSystem Container
NVIDIA Message Bus for NvContainer
NVIDIA NetworkService Container
NVAPI Monitor plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA Session Container
NVIDIA User Container
NVIDIA Display Container
NVIDIA Display Container LS
NVIDIA Display Watchdog Plugin
NVIDIA Display Session Container
NVIDIA NodeJS
NVIDIA Watchdog Plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA Telemetry Client
NVIDIA Telemetry Container
NVIDIA Virtual Host Controller
Nvidia Share
NVIDIA ShadowPlay 3.18.0.102
NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller Driver
NVIDIA Update Core
NVIDIA Virtual Audio 4.13.0.0
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Intel(R) Trusted Connect Service Client x64
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
Elgato Game Capture HD
Intel(R) Serial IO


-=-=-=-=-=-=- Proccess Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe 00003164
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP CoolSense\CoolSense.exe 00002538
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP JumpStart Launch\HPJumpStartLaunch.exe 00002B6C
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP System Event\HPMSGSVC.exe 00000BB8
C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HPAudioSwitch\HPAudioSwitch.exe 00002720
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NvNode\NVIDIA Web Helper.exe 000030D4
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe 00002640
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\cef\cef.win7\steamwebhelper.exe 00000FEC
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XIV Online\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 00003714
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XIV Online\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 0000372C
C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDCtrl.exe 00002A88
C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDCtrlHelper.exe 000026C0
C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDTouch.exe 00002AC4
C:\Program Files\Elgato\SoundCapture\SoundCapture.exe 0000204C
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorIcon.exe 00002A4C
C:\Program Files\Logitech Gaming Software\LCore.exe 000006BC
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA GeForce Experience\NVIDIA Share.exe 0000369C
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvContainer\nvcontainer.exe 00002B18
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\ShadowPlay\nvsphelper64.exe 00003624
C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVBg64.exe 00002060
C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RtkNGUI64.exe 00001D14
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCuiL.exe 00001AA4
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.42.60.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\SkypeApp.exe 00000B0C
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.42.60.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\SkypeBackgroundHost.exe 00001CE4
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.42.60.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\SkypeBridge\SkypeBridge.exe 000037AC
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_2019.19021.18010.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Microsoft.Photos.exe 00000D20
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11811.1001.27.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\WinStore.App.exe 00001BF8
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay_1.16.1012.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\GameBar.exe 00000AA8
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneMusic_10.19031.11411.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Music.UI.exe 00001B9C
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneVideo_10.19031.11411.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Video.UI.exe 00001DF0
C:\Users\Slash\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\OneDrive.exe 000025A8
C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings.exe 00002898
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe 00002050
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.LockApp_cw5n1h2txyewy\LockApp.exe 00002254
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\RemindersServer.exe 00001924
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe 00000330
C:\windows\Explorer.EXE 000023C4
C:\windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ki127663.inf_amd64_b09b866fc6498ad9\igfxEM.exe 00001D6C
C:\windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe 00000DD0
C:\windows\explorer.exe 00001720
C:\windows\system32\ApplicationFrameHost.exe 000033E4
C:\windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe 00002B88
C:\windows\system32\SettingSyncHost.exe 000020BC
C:\windows\system32\conhost.exe 0000311C
C:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe 00000DE4
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe 00003374
C:\windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe 00002648
c:\windows\system32\sihost.exe 0000279C
c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe 00002630
c:\windows\system32\taskhostw.exe 000017B4

MaximusMarty, thank you for the reply.

Could you try installing Direct X 11?

On your system report, I noticed the graphics drivers are out of date. Please up date the graphics driver as a one is available.

Hope to see you online!

I did try installing DX 11 and can you tell me you mean my NVIDIA graphics driver is the one that needs updating? I tried to update it but it say it is up to date so maybe you mean something else that I'm missing?

Edit: I think I understand you meant Intel one which I am updating now. Will let you know if it fixes anything

Ok just did both the things you asked me, NVIDIA was up to date and updated Intel UHD drivers, there might be something else I am missing? Haven't had my laptop for too long and that aside not the most tech savvy but yeah the same message keeps coming up asking me to install the latest version of DirectX and to no avail still

Thanks for the help so far and I await your reply

The steam launcher gives people a lot of problems because it has a conflicting DX version that repeatedly clashes with FFXIV's outdated DX.