How to Download and Fix mfcore.dll?

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

mfcore.dll file Media Foundation Core 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 mfcore.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mfcore.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8

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 mfcore.dll

4.1 List of mfcore.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mfcore.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Media Foundation Core 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 mfcore.dll file related problems

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

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

mfcore.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 4673872 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	882c01e4b8c0b2bf4824f70098416d3a
	SHA1	abc53b181e72d16f2d902fc7e1254d0a6be28ed7
	SHA256	bdbece757d087c6cf20ecba447652f9652e2ad87c612f1db26522c2fe4aabf9c
	CRC32	879107cf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mfcore.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1447424 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7c2194ebfbf7766e878c63b2b371b0e5
	SHA1	0120cc6e8e3acdf967dfa7b1377396a1f3c04988
	SHA256	d4ca725d4ca7a13ebdda01d4f1fd1597067a15f6482a66ef35463536821af464
	CRC32	4270e336
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\