AMD_AGS_X64.DLL Missing Error: Why it occurs & How to fix?

Are you getting the AMD_AGS_X64.DLL missing error whenever you try to open a specific program? This error is usually encountered due to faulty app installation or damaged DLL and prevents you from launching various games and applications. 

It is most common with users who rely on AMD graphics related hardware or software. However, before diving into its possible fixes, let’s first explore what this error means and its potential root causes.

What is AMD_AGS_X64.DLL Missing Error?

The AMD_AGS_X64.DLL missing error is related to the DLL file which is necessary for a program to run efficiently and smoothly. It contains a set of instructions required for certain apps and games to function and having a corrupt or missing Dynamic Library Link can lead to this error.

As the AMD_AGS_X64.DLL is an integral part of the AMD GPU Services Library, any issue within this file can impact various applications, especially games. Below are some common reasons for this error to occur on your computer:

• The user or a third-party app cleaner may have accidentally deleted the DLL file, hence it cannot be found.
• Improper installation of the app as this file type is published by third-party applications, therefore it may fail to include the required DLL file.
• Malware infections in the system can also damage the DLL file, or maybe it has been altered by other applications.

Now that we know what causes this error, let’s start fixing it. Follow these methods:

1. Manually Download & Install AMD_AGS_X64.DLL

If the AMD_AGS_X64.DLL file is actually missing from your system, there is no quicker way to fix the issue than installing the file yourself. But upon checking, if you notice that the file is in your computer, yet the program is unable to recognize or detect it, it is indeed corrupted. In both cases, you can manually install the file and place it in its original destination to fix the issue.

Fortunately, there are many sources and websites from where you can download the required DLL file. Below are the steps you need to follow:

1. Go to a reliable site offering all Dynamic Link Library files.
2. Type AMD_AGS_X64.DLL in the search bar and hit Enter.
3. Click on the file from the search results. 
4. On the next page, you will come across various versions of the desired DLL file. Click on Download.

Note: It’s recommended to download the latest version of the file and choose the DLL file whose language corresponds to the language of your program. Also, select the 64-bit file for the 64-bit software or the 32-bit file for the 32-bit program, depending on which one you have.

5. Once it’s downloaded, Extract the file and Copy its content.
6. Then, right-click on the problematic app and choose Open File Location.

7. Alternatively, you may navigate to your system’s directory.

For 32-bit systems:

C:\Windows\System32

For 64-bit systems:

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

8. Right-click and choose Paste from the context menu.
9. If prompted, click on Replace the file in the destination.
10. Finally, restart your computer and launch the program.

2. Run System Scans

Most damaged and corrupted files can be fixed by one of the Windows in-built utility scans. Particularly, the SFC scan or System File Checker scans all the files in your computer and replaces and repairs the missing and damaged ones. For this method, you will need to use an elevated Command Prompt. 

Use the instructions below to run the scan:

1. First, go to Windows Search from the taskbar.
2. Search for cmd in the text field.
3. From the left pane, select Run as administrator. 

4. In the User Account Control box, click on Yes.
5. Then, run the following command:

sfc /scannow

6. Once the scan completes, restart your computer.

3. Run Malware Scans

As mentioned, most of the DLL files get damaged or go missing after a malware attacks your system. These malicious programs intentionally attack your DLL files in order to replace them with their own files. So if you suspect this to be the case, immediately run to Windows Defender, the built-in protection in Windows to perform a system-wide scan.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Click on the Search icon from the taskbar.
2. Type Windows Security in the search bar.
3. Then, click on the Windows Security app from the results.
4. Next, select Virus & threat protection.
5. From there, go to Scan options.

6. Choose the Full scan option and click on the Scan now button.

Now, wait for the system to run the malware scan.

4. Reinstall the Affected Program

Many people don’t trust many DLL providing sites and wouldn’t want to spend too much time looking for the cause of the AMD_AGS_X64.DLL missing error in order to fix it. Well, they can simply remove the problem that’s facing the issue and reinstall it from scratch. This would delete all the program’s data from your computer and upon reinstalling, all the necessary files, including the DLL file, would be automatically installed.

Follow the steps below to uninstall the program:

1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys.
2. Then, type appwiz.cpl in the given field and click on the OK button.
3. Now, select the affected program from the list and click on the Uninstall option.

4. To finish the process, follow the on-screen commands.
5. Then, delete the related files in the following location, replacing username with your account name:
   C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local
6. Make sure to remove all traces for any gaming client by deleting the download cache, etc.
7. After that, restart your PC and download the program from a reliable source.

5. Perform a System Restore

Malware attacks or ransomware are extremely hard to remove from a system. Once they find their way into the system, it’s extremely difficult to get rid of them. That means the files that they damage are extremely hard to recover, if not impossible.

But you’ll be lucky if you had System Restore enabled beforehand. This feature automatically creates points you can restore in order to revert all the changes you made after that certain point. So if you remember when malware attacked your system, simply go back to the previous point to recover the AMD_AGS_X64.DLL missing file.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
2. In the text field, type rstrui.exe and press the Enter key.
3. Then, select Choose a different restore point.
4. Click on the Next button.

5. Now, pick a suitable restore point from the list and click on Next.
6. Finally, click on the Finish option and wait for the system to restore.