How to Download and Fix msrle32.dll?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msrle32.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 msrle32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msrle32.dll file Microsoft RLE Compressor. 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 msrle32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msrle32.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 msrle32.dll

4.1 List of msrle32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msrle32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft RLE Compressor

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common msrle32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msrle32.dll file. msrle32.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 msrle32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

msrle32.dll is corrupted
msrle32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - msrle32.dll
msrle32.dll file error
msrle32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register msrle32.dll file:
msrle32.dll file could not be loaded
msrle32.dll file doesn't exist

msrle32.dll

Application could not be started because msrle32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to msrle32.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 msrle32.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 msrle32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msrle32.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 msrle32.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 msrle32.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 msrle32.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 msrle32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msrle32.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 msrle32.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 msrle32.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 msrle32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msrle32.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 msrle32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msrle32.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 msrle32.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 msrle32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0d7071469f2a9e8ca661d4db2afffbc7
	SHA1	6a71cc52c062f690533d685b1e0896bb7f06c94b
	SHA256	9158e5f59500571dc36c25841d0d31b513fcbe6020f73303ced7d5a171c36760
	CRC32	25966cca
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msrle32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c63beeb7effb5a817e8909d1718e808a
	SHA1	4ba628931a9ad389f996c03529302dc3327c82fc
	SHA256	9fb48d3924ded65ef233da15748bc507b03cb99b166f198eb22477d9d792040c
	CRC32	7192fef2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msrle32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 14336 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	32d521c79bd13935df64f2c1fa19e214
	SHA1	ed540e25c7510ad4d3793237f5022fddffecc894
	SHA256	eef24864fa0ba5c2d1c0e67daba763040d6a645095ccc22f58f10a168029f90b
	CRC32	f2ceecf5
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msrle32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 13312 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	04fae971a77e76b3f4ef44053aee0905
	SHA1	c65e1de6e692de976fc359a2411f828c119fb86e
	SHA256	317ae610eae96cd5d97a3f9691a25553e51cb1ebc0d0120db0138e057dfcc7a1
	CRC32	7360071d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msrle32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	45989c268ec2cc9eea80030af96cda5a
	SHA1	3c141664db7350dc553f1670d702ae7660f8365f
	SHA256	8b58888ae3572dde00043f9b7938c4fc52471cda758f3e9dc969e6b0df21e01e
	CRC32	890f837c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msrle32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 12800 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4d2df3d2ef460a27a0bcd77e7416b41b
	SHA1	53d87a763e97edcdad0a33abf3288ed05d4d3d0e
	SHA256	27264bc7389701c4006fc8a963472d2807f9ada1f0e3b3ad3be7ee08381fef3b
	CRC32	195e7a60
	Example file location	---

Filename msrle32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	c5c09e5b7cfef445a3ac595d8c277034
	SHA1	591e3d6829cf45fe3a49c6c4041fd1766d482532
	SHA256	2f4cb01a6a3daba36528111875b47ec97ac2b9d63289c84d0110219547d8fef8
	CRC32	de6e5580
	Example file location	---

Filename msrle32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	374140237756d58bb842657462a0df1d
	SHA1	de871fc872945faf6013434402d533228e671c64
	SHA256	a44272440e9a062c79337025090fbb8cb1203b40aaf8f061d5942878a3942e6d
	CRC32	80d04143
	Example file location	---