Download and Fix msdbg2.dll

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msdbg2.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 msdbg2.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msdbg2.dll file Active Debugging Proxy/Stub. 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 msdbg2.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msdbg2.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows XP, 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 XP, 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 msdbg2.dll

4.1 List of msdbg2.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msdbg2.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Active Debugging Proxy/Stub

Software
Program	Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Win32
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common msdbg2.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msdbg2.dll file. msdbg2.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 msdbg2.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

msdbg2.dll is corrupted
msdbg2.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - msdbg2.dll
msdbg2.dll file error
msdbg2.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register msdbg2.dll file:
msdbg2.dll file could not be loaded
msdbg2.dll file doesn't exist

msdbg2.dll

Application could not be started because msdbg2.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to msdbg2.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 msdbg2.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 msdbg2.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msdbg2.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 msdbg2.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 msdbg2.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 msdbg2.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 msdbg2.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msdbg2.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 msdbg2.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 msdbg2.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 msdbg2.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msdbg2.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 msdbg2.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msdbg2.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\F12\
Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\
Windows XP: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your msdbg2.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 msdbg2.dll

System Windows 10

File size 299944 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	68f1031a95c9291b1a0ec350effcf0d3
	SHA1	f6bb237cef601060def5175c6782ee83e4b28d6f
	SHA256	4bcfe91c1ec4b1643aafab6221f9f96625bebf8a3e41604d155c0c35daefbc82
	CRC32	750c8415
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\F12\

Filename msdbg2.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 315008 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b36114049d1f3712e6a7e205f8ecb93e
	SHA1	2bf00800ae942535ed7e13634c6a68c4c79da16a
	SHA256	51ed68ce42fe02869372bf169844c277880452f29c4fae63553d0f0ed52ce089
	CRC32	78186fa5
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\

Filename msdbg2.dll

System Windows 8

File size 285080 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	fff44e402ccd8341384a3c2788f80854
	SHA1	9f21485808b34ef06116dbd6ecb88aa5eb67b932
	SHA256	dafc54ea5fe796d36c0c59ebaca91cd3bde9ee29ec5af86c70a83866fd581995
	CRC32	d621ed8a
	Example file location	1: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\

Filename msdbg2.dll

System Windows 7

File size 358904 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2acee76acefa69a18abd21b1f4cedb18
	SHA1	5b40e64cb0ae4da5f1080e55013c5e33ab8bd617
	SHA256	8271d906cde332b69adf547938b301ce7f32b873ed092ab6f8697f2d5d59b932
	CRC32	ae511a73
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\

Filename msdbg2.dll

System Windows 7

File size 265720 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3d811bf538d6f359735d757c94f484b6
	SHA1	09790413379371a1d269b79de5d3b9621f181f7f
	SHA256	695a28b06ee3106a75d75619a0c72f63e1c81994cbdbeb63c02cecd360a5be41
	CRC32	3806431a
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\

Filename msdbg2.dll

System Windows XP

File size 176128 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	a48854270f4ee87a6d392aae9eff7e1c
	SHA1	8b8b38f77da87aec690ff6d2ce87218ec62fea40
	SHA256	eb3e2df36084593bbbabc77de23185454c13b794504361f11720c6f7a738bd2a
	CRC32	f12ff934
	Example file location	---

Filename msdbg2.dll

System Windows XP

File size 163840 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	d8d055042b2eb97e0fc629c533fb4575
	SHA1	9f0f8c01906e5d4c84c882c7d04d79ce7ff316c2
	SHA256	8418768b139e04c5418cd2daba3c261ec70c4353df8a641170adc956e2708f13
	CRC32	f0513f2c
	Example file location	---