msclmd.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

msclmd.dll file Microsoft Class Mini-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 msclmd.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msclmd.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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 msclmd.dll

4.1 List of msclmd.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msclmd.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Class Mini-driver

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 msclmd.dll file related problems

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

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

msclmd.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msclmd.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\

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

System Windows 10

File size 207872 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4d15c4caaec3bcbc586d89286ebed621
	SHA1	f22819cf567df2cf5adb33e703bbd23cc77a4d64
	SHA256	5aeab9b9470ab7074c4bc0be337400af61a4a1712cbaa0969b5ae191d6f917f9
	CRC32	ef0d4f39
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msclmd.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 195072 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5ccf61d5525e6194ae61b8b7a05ab01b
	SHA1	0db27706e2021935b469f947d6a93959bb414027
	SHA256	2abc0b588ffa4b03224314b6940216f082da9dec54cef23f0f87de974596b04f
	CRC32	cda9649d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msclmd.dll

System Windows 8

File size 170496 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	bd64b993248543380f482175070052d5
	SHA1	bb7b9485c8a398d82efc59cc14c37f7885de2915
	SHA256	bb878ac1bb62ed194ec6d3a5fe93327ea67508e87f325b15c409300f4d72eb5b
	CRC32	6c32ae89
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msclmd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 152576 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c04e8d0509505ab8d8c5623e94458831
	SHA1	aaee874a4d3c3aa2846d0da3866421e7a3cf5a7a
	SHA256	882ceda6f160b957f958ee039112289993730b8c3b4ca832a318c92ef9794ed7
	CRC32	92400fca
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msclmd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 175616 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e5eb533d4b77b3ccff7df76de62aa968
	SHA1	a44aad31374b28cd84d223ac143f5fb92e9bb131
	SHA256	641a476e54b2199b90382a34184556682ffbe997b6b89956c07b63308bb3ed1b
	CRC32	01c0a146
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\