msgfilt.dll - Repair Issues and Download

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

msgfilt.dll file Microsoft Message IFilter. 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 msgfilt.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msgfilt.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista

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 msgfilt.dll

4.1 List of msgfilt.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msgfilt.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Message IFilter

Software
Program	Microsoft Office 2010
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common msgfilt.dll file related problems

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

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

msgfilt.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Filters\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Filters\
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 31848 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	655320391fe27aa2bf44d7334566af53
	SHA1	cf0d11a5e2d2833b911280043ee9406438b3352a
	SHA256	9431c1d8e18e65a140179ed2205e741a0d906029f7507c9ebffb258e7bb6d063
	CRC32	9dd8e69f
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Filters\

Filename msgfilt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 38768 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	dbc20e893cc63a7b271b37e6e945912f
	SHA1	b7c8d076b74f1b178a230a7e2fa73a7c8e9625a2
	SHA256	d3294856dea1f7788ef4d08ed35d375743f8d15a197e5592913be4b235c63d42
	CRC32	1cee4820
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Filters\

Filename msgfilt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 49456 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	f5ce54c38ab83cee949ca0632da3de8d
	SHA1	06290b0b905fff8c134fdbc54f42ac30f8630a71
	SHA256	43241c6f6bd25eee699c55a03081cb2ebd3c8fc6910b97c6ab0b73350c6695f7
	CRC32	660a0dc1
	Example file location	---