MSNP.ax - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing MSNP.ax files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent MSNP.ax file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

MSNP.ax file Microsoft Network Provider for MPEG2 based networks.. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of MSNP.ax related errors on your device. You can also download MSNP.ax file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download MSNP.ax

4.1 List of MSNP.ax file versions

File info

General information
Filename	MSNP.ax
File extension	AX
Description	Microsoft Network Provider for MPEG2 based networks.

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	Neutral

Most common MSNP.ax file related problems

There are various types of errors related to MSNP.ax file. MSNP.ax file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to MSNP.ax file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

MSNP.ax is corrupted
MSNP.ax cannot be located
Runtime Error - MSNP.ax
MSNP.ax file error
MSNP.ax file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register MSNP.ax file:
MSNP.ax file could not be loaded
MSNP.ax file doesn't exist

MSNP.ax

Application could not be started because MSNP.ax file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to MSNP.ax can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing MSNP.ax file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix MSNP.ax errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

MSNP.ax file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with MSNP.ax file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to MSNP.ax file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of MSNP.ax or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to MSNP.ax file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the MSNP.ax file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the MSNP.ax file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the MSNP.ax file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace MSNP.ax file

The last solution is to manually download and replace MSNP.ax file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded MSNP.ax file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of MSNP.ax file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your MSNP.ax file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename MSNP.ax

System Windows 10

File size 213504 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	52bfcca0c0605a50f4b1caec2411895c
	SHA1	bef6eb84ba8a40d12f1f7d13177967898e990a62
	SHA256	00455a7cd2109990a548a3db314fe9d2ecf5a7e6f6e903cc0e12a8c040e9e088
	CRC32	332d1860
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename MSNP.ax

System Windows 8.1

File size 228864 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6254bee3dcc58dbf7e78e99f10f7f6b5
	SHA1	e3f528dabdc26e8fca34729df1f592e8935cc16b
	SHA256	ce6e8c401f1155c3f5211f0df5bfd4d559565ac6ab4a7a9b12c04a2590b036d7
	CRC32	be8e7cf7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename MSNP.ax

System Windows 8

File size 205824 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	402ed7a6f644ff0cd776acf6e761763b
	SHA1	381a9178b2658b2681a3f6fad96d238198d39bae
	SHA256	c340e6425c9e7c49fe7d57c23e04e121587ef7e086cbe1cc853d59b5f700356e
	CRC32	3b0da72c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename MSNP.ax

System Windows 7

File size 204288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6e79d0d90ab03dc45afaca52a6699963
	SHA1	eb63d3df76a91261693a94b197dd5dcbe9807150
	SHA256	63355259a0ea76f1be8168c75e0d8105e0a0d1bf89d7eb5465df048f42a3d57d
	CRC32	b547a359
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename MSNP.ax

System Windows 7

File size 288256 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b862b1040c5d9843678ecea8eb4099c0
	SHA1	07c02458ec330cdd1027806478ac88e4a2aad23f
	SHA256	1d8f5728350c477c516d087f970c410d46736b3b71dc54d9af3c3ddc946d08b3
	CRC32	e881b2a9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename MSNP.ax

System Windows Vista

File size 101376 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	3c4d4c68a9d63f01af18b6ecc7274b8a
	SHA1	e3325b1a33a0865f32b7608897d7118359a268e2
	SHA256	2c2ee9256d3db9388ab4ea9249cceeed395535d533a3ae0b6ea4ac3cc7f624a3
	CRC32	d457513e
	Example file location	---

Filename MSNP.ax

System Windows Vista

File size 80896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bdde0f9ed0f89e16b63401d9ec033870
	SHA1	a24f40d5ed1fe1f0ad12edf41c4cef904863fb0f
	SHA256	4a05eb140dca5b2405abd3b5d3494574bced888a7ded16596c31a74c070044ca
	CRC32	ebadd3d2
	Example file location	---