gdi32.dll Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

gdi32.dll file GDI Client DLL. 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 gdi32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download gdi32.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP 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, Windows XP

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 gdi32.dll

4.1 List of gdi32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	gdi32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	GDI Client DLL

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	English (U.S.)

Most common gdi32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to gdi32.dll file. gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

gdi32.dll is corrupted
gdi32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - gdi32.dll
gdi32.dll file error
gdi32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register gdi32.dll file:
gdi32.dll file could not be loaded
gdi32.dll file doesn't exist

gdi32.dll

Application could not be started because gdi32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of gdi32.dll 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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your gdi32.dll 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 gdi32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 129184 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8c63abb6be1c58f37c6d0af4e858f022
	SHA1	75c08521eab9e0c55200ba5b602fa6652e0124b2
	SHA256	86e35e77faf2a98abefb757473919e10671e25a19515a906030795f8c028198c
	CRC32	f2ccaad4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename gdi32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1130024 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4c3da155f1963697c72c77c2579d125b
	SHA1	28cfd8d4f066e0dd67dde0db6f8a15aa125d15a6
	SHA256	97e3cc4af6b49a064127080f8439c02fe094ce029d2316bb43d4544955d6c53a
	CRC32	e8b0c273
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename gdi32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1073152 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	30c54fc115f6dfadc225ada1934bef35
	SHA1	062a602ddd9b57f6fb2182eebdeede68873e8658
	SHA256	d329c13e2aef709ee7ba30b9cb45f055411b1d05a92fd95527c47496a58424af
	CRC32	fd6fd390
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename gdi32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 403968 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1084aa52ccc324ea54c7121fa24c2221
	SHA1	b13ef924708fa88577931ed0337000e90adcdf5b
	SHA256	6e972cf624f7c0de8190434b3b30279a01c551713109f97b9ebb77fac9364754
	CRC32	b1df50dc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename gdi32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 311296 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d6d3ad7bf1d6f6ce9547613ed5e170a2
	SHA1	6a20fe18619dc46e379c42f12ed761749053cbf9
	SHA256	ea3bd7fec193a8cfe1d5736301acadc476fb6aac5475a45776d0a638e9845445
	CRC32	662a5c2c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename gdi32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 303616 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	05c8c8767e29163fc251164ff6839ea5
	SHA1	26f4a91bbf4f2f9619ade7d830da4122be06475a
	SHA256	87343b60afe509014db4eb3d46dd47125990173248ee736edb9d187dfdac27df
	CRC32	c68c6a61
	Example file location	---

Filename gdi32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 389632 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	c669aba2c3298b4b4f252eb6a5ae8964
	SHA1	e27c6ccf66086783adc2b0ce370873ecb6bef553
	SHA256	367953fcaf3401a9432cd1fe2fb9354aa3ab9d1233a18b7bd61b91762436f6eb
	CRC32	626c695d
	Example file location	---

Filename gdi32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 285184 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	b015b9134dad7e29e7d2d6b5f5c8c2fc
	SHA1	1bbf16f705eadcd719c2ff4920142e2688fd14ba
	SHA256	5b387fdef6ad60207fa71f20f92f01e3c5ddd0e0aac78987c0d1269e5a1615f6
	CRC32	08a28749
	Example file location	---