Troubleshoot mscms.dll Errors and Download File

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

mscms.dll file Microsoft Color Matching System 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 mscms.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mscms.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 mscms.dll

4.1 List of mscms.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mscms.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Color Matching System 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 mscms.dll file related problems

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

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

mscms.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 524288 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	ec5c6a8f23fa9658bd58a49b315432ed
	SHA1	340dcd8a553bdd176d0a5392b471cc75cde09175
	SHA256	b8c3b7b2c061fa3fa5af1dc9a2c08d94acb5979012d82ba533713dea729b0d21
	CRC32	5a720ee3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mscms.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 503808 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f5589bcefee7d6c74e6c929f6fd35e3f
	SHA1	45dbe395b3217fcfdc819fce44234fb58dd51086
	SHA256	9063ddc28834c75be1119666adf346bb155d54bbc967bba2f5b1abbdc4e1c93f
	CRC32	aae93f9a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mscms.dll

System Windows 8

File size 492544 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5c7ccb3652b0ccec978c2d37ded40ad6
	SHA1	ae9041dc1712a5a23aac689762a68737434adbd7
	SHA256	f29b8169ad0f104cf023041c08494edf8645716ad4c98f94e90b83282b968433
	CRC32	db7c5553
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mscms.dll

System Windows 7

File size 625664 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1834b31c749b86dac233bbba1c03bc48
	SHA1	0dca9179d0241471ca9a9e47b6b36c579184fdbf
	SHA256	27fca9196842c0bb53ccad895870a0eb10d2f8ed67e5486a4437067bd4bc4448
	CRC32	f7bb7628
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mscms.dll

System Windows 7

File size 481792 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7f8678c59f188528d60104e697c2361e
	SHA1	22899a4416bd9567410a46800454dcf3fbe8b762
	SHA256	9b4d262b10cb09543aca9a78482f4edd905791d2c8c518b574eba440a71a85b7
	CRC32	76231cd9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mscms.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 391680 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5f1dec3824e566457f53f24f493fef08
	SHA1	46d2d40f2d7fe0b138c41775237d98c36056cd75
	SHA256	8ed9b269e5195bd11ff7ed6ebbc19fa32027ad068df357660c9e5084922329b5
	CRC32	a66fea66
	Example file location	---

Filename mscms.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 519680 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	87b1e9b5dbfada04d9ffdc52d16cb000
	SHA1	af27fd362cedb9b3ebc2be011e3d7186953a3882
	SHA256	b80983383868e935a97ca391fe22bda61894a4bb76c39d9e2d06778870bd5792
	CRC32	a7c1736f
	Example file location	---

Filename mscms.dll

System Windows XP

File size 73728 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	9333dbaedd617899c3562e937949d068
	SHA1	0ff7c077bbb5435da0f1fdcdeb9fba58db44100d
	SHA256	fc3638572e33cec71a19d93c30fe1728023e585b957fd9ee9ca5a9e6985f1a03
	CRC32	073007d7
	Example file location	---