How to Repair MSCAND20.DLL? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

MSCAND20.DLL file Microsoft IME. 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 MSCAND20.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download MSCAND20.DLL 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

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Fix MSCAND20.DLL errors

1 Information about MSCAND20.DLL file
2 Errors related to MSCAND20.DLL file
3 How to fix MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL

4.1 List of MSCAND20.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	MSCAND20.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft IME

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 MSCAND20.DLL file related problems

There are various types of errors related to MSCAND20.DLL file. MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

MSCAND20.DLL is corrupted
MSCAND20.DLL cannot be located
Runtime Error - MSCAND20.DLL
MSCAND20.DLL file error
MSCAND20.DLL file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register MSCAND20.DLL file:
MSCAND20.DLL file could not be loaded
MSCAND20.DLL file doesn't exist

MSCAND20.DLL

Application could not be started because MSCAND20.DLL file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL file

The last solution is to manually download and replace MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of MSCAND20.DLL file example directory paths.

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

If the steps did not solve your MSCAND20.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 MSCAND20.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 1560064 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e5bfc1c40ef54b5efb62a221abf741dd
	SHA1	7da2a5343d7316d1998561dd3878dce647bc661d
	SHA256	baab2cb75245f353c1d6ea090746d7dcaafa4819b1766160764aab6f180ff462
	CRC32	e7c121e4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

Filename MSCAND20.DLL

System Windows 8.1

File size 1190400 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	439df40d1ea0af6758c8757922cc19d7
	SHA1	9ce572c76707d6a07064673d2c20ebbb94eb016f
	SHA256	b91cce512d2e42ca1934351983e2689c1c53fc657d34815c43bc929fea9eb3d4
	CRC32	62504b0b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

Filename MSCAND20.DLL

System Windows 8

File size 904192 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	06d97f2fa1076b8448b3353290e20a4d
	SHA1	7639b7b8b50654cf9292ed721d728ec992768739
	SHA256	a6759c488d8d16d2436836a7cbc8ff3b462f6c00db87ed5b7a1b5c2c84d74d9b
	CRC32	c989a942
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

Filename MSCAND20.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 883200 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	11a7c95fe81d4ef681f511f7912c1889
	SHA1	97219fee619efed3b707d4418f85111245fcba71
	SHA256	dd5465503acc3063504e76a4112132e4be2c9e0cfad34122ff550d08c09bb310
	CRC32	b3befa5c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

Filename MSCAND20.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 607232 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	536090e58f69deb6f949e10dc36705e8
	SHA1	490a9afd010aaeac0941c71ae17a9878399b6283
	SHA256	884d746e86fd0089faa987774a7edd4191302f833c2215d389c4da4345ba9815
	CRC32	a002034f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

Filename MSCAND20.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 578560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3b32cd56269282236d2c15f817a64ea0
	SHA1	956df8cd52712ce78de86d64aee77e538f1f05c0
	SHA256	7efb2c67d97ca6395a4d4037fa1a2de3a5f3ecebe76e192d575c3074015d80a0
	CRC32	e32da43e
	Example file location	---

Filename MSCAND20.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 872960 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	906483055301f6a3b1711ae95c32d1d1
	SHA1	d83a41cecbe992a559dd90c34eea154bda21d044
	SHA256	c040270bdc90de7aa885473b140894ea0afd383d21b6ddad65b9fc931d520c8a
	CRC32	0532fec3
	Example file location	---