Fix mciavi32.dll Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing mciavi32.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 mciavi32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

mciavi32.dll file Video For Windows MCI driver. 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 mciavi32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mciavi32.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

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Fix mciavi32.dll errors

1 Information about mciavi32.dll file
2 Errors related to mciavi32.dll file
3 How to fix mciavi32.dll related errors?

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

4 Download mciavi32.dll

4.1 List of mciavi32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mciavi32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Video For Windows MCI driver

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common mciavi32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to mciavi32.dll file. mciavi32.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 mciavi32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

mciavi32.dll is corrupted
mciavi32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - mciavi32.dll
mciavi32.dll file error
mciavi32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register mciavi32.dll file:
mciavi32.dll file could not be loaded
mciavi32.dll file doesn't exist

mciavi32.dll

Application could not be started because mciavi32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to mciavi32.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 mciavi32.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 mciavi32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

mciavi32.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 mciavi32.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 mciavi32.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 mciavi32.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 mciavi32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the mciavi32.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 mciavi32.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 mciavi32.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 mciavi32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace mciavi32.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 mciavi32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mciavi32.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your mciavi32.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 mciavi32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 84480 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	202ce12e023342dc6954c247388daeb9
	SHA1	46cbfcf3c1d7b5b559216195d7b5f4e73389dabf
	SHA256	c4dac1dbed802d6a902cd811f3f1d7cac42a5d38978f90fb66410a6ffc0fa40f
	CRC32	7d73f3b9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mciavi32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 82432 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c7f2b7e50e7509bf3a72edeb0c320876
	SHA1	bd3db967b43f2334ff7e7fcd5b08b7fdeb038bf9
	SHA256	996e8edc12f84b9f3414ed39211a3fd2f7bcc1db7cf3c55e85b38675617a2888
	CRC32	c5d8783a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mciavi32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 80384 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8704b8038d62c0d2a9a0efdbc10d46f5
	SHA1	04067872533240702b04db6ba9383e82dd01b2e9
	SHA256	84fa349a469aeea06e8fdd4362b62991c166b262db36b75056482fa2d2edbe3b
	CRC32	038acd6f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mciavi32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 84480 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	451e47cf063a37d105a1d2111fd4c4e5
	SHA1	93a74e340fcf6d72127a48c7f2732d8b2adb7219
	SHA256	1671e341a26430ae056271dd74e2ddb0646f348870ce23c9c79e9abe98ef7d14
	CRC32	b0346ca8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mciavi32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 96256 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	bf086da483b92ebac0823b7173572e38
	SHA1	a7f6631dc999ef7c2b22828a945eebb3e243f3e2
	SHA256	6face0538d3d0691a72ca12466e8f79111e5ab6830373b9bf7a0cba0e25eeb8a
	CRC32	f34b4f3f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mciavi32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 82944 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	80f9a5f00cda99b969de106231fabdc0
	SHA1	8c0800874e688c6487beb782183bafe16b9261ec
	SHA256	dfd5f8465ea245d004103e990ab808bfe459e616c255c9595988edf79e099d91
	CRC32	86295e05
	Example file location	---

Filename mciavi32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 93184 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e06dfbdc6f19ed8d2bd1623655f150cc
	SHA1	583feb1824452756172964a8b6ff9cdefab1d152
	SHA256	a926f29fd6a8bf2a2aee0fc12e125996eb14f38efd15c0c8aa56aa82a564fa15
	CRC32	b4dfc457
	Example file location	---

Filename mciavi32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 84480 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	bf1e563411de62dd38dfc12b88b8bb28
	SHA1	8973842b72a59b3e1e57ac861d17a486b3813558
	SHA256	2c4cabab667e7d11434db177847182b82402e5c60c6745f35101bc4d0ed9a0af
	CRC32	9bcf0a58
	Example file location	---