Troubleshoot msimg32.dll Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msimg32.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 msimg32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msimg32.dll file GDIEXT Client 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 msimg32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msimg32.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 msimg32.dll

4.1 List of msimg32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msimg32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	GDIEXT Client 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 msimg32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msimg32.dll file. msimg32.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 msimg32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

msimg32.dll is corrupted
msimg32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - msimg32.dll
msimg32.dll file error
msimg32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register msimg32.dll file:
msimg32.dll file could not be loaded
msimg32.dll file doesn't exist

msimg32.dll

Application could not be started because msimg32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to msimg32.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 msimg32.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 msimg32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msimg32.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 msimg32.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 msimg32.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 msimg32.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 msimg32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msimg32.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 msimg32.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 msimg32.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 msimg32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msimg32.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 msimg32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msimg32.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\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your msimg32.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 msimg32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 7168 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0aa6a90017a9150f12029148a794a823
	SHA1	4df55b3ae805f6fe3cfe40da6a991b73ae851b3a
	SHA256	d4b8c4131a3aefe1f5665b0ed9864ddc1aea205f635ca09052f75113cc220a7b
	CRC32	5bf167af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msimg32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c3d8ae69a5ea63246d00144c12829e4b
	SHA1	219e40b5a13aaf66e07da4e6f3d9524bb22e72d2
	SHA256	aae36b6f674484be8605f719b0ad743c73b3dce1ffcc26b8ae239d043340641c
	CRC32	ea3e421a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msimg32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6fa9d09428e56c11e01066caf2fb5031
	SHA1	bf5aed251cc44715a5045f010d74d80a0ba44f29
	SHA256	20f3914606813346d58a0843383caf0d887daa856e7a8c6a2774b2615bb2d0cb
	CRC32	c564fc98
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msimg32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 4608 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	18ab2e5a40064ed5f7791ac5946a90f3
	SHA1	1285f3eccacb0a77caab84304682c457b348f6c3
	SHA256	b7536ce56702c23b1cec3e1b6c78866e0a76808b85a92af3733d9ed9429e004c
	CRC32	402971a1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msimg32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	e424b3ef666b184cee0b6871aaa8c9f6
	SHA1	2c5397ffc8d5a3208cfb2efd6c7e25a4e5667ed6
	SHA256	d182d9b3a813c75f88ca16a9c236ab6167df5861d155b5dc016b90918c4bd579
	CRC32	d2e47650
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msimg32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 4608 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2ec53b5a351c4d443896dbad117f7e82
	SHA1	93c32cd6ea3ada1f0bb994e870e34b701985d92e
	SHA256	e158ad22f1905b41d7975e3725d7a870fb192d7258c4330df06cd4ac02a7cfe4
	CRC32	2944dd5c
	Example file location	---

Filename msimg32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	6b58266234b36abcdd43c797b0d1932e
	SHA1	517967fea2e69053580fa3900a1a5e723b5fc822
	SHA256	37a9bb603dee09fd7be8c25f489f434ec999791ffca69e7cc1b46a53f7ca68ea
	CRC32	7f51f18e
	Example file location	---

Filename msimg32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 4608 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	affc87e2501fce8f09d4c10ba6421ccf
	SHA1	fe7c3659d785b40c1888f9bcf8317b02e925be8e
	SHA256	e63837b281c4ae90a7cba8e072e07a9a5a2fdd5b15e7fb5c2d7562fe72be5408
	CRC32	3202a0eb
	Example file location	---