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Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msvfw32.dll file Microsoft Video for Windows 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 msvfw32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll

4.1 List of msvfw32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msvfw32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Video for Windows 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 msvfw32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msvfw32.dll file. msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

msvfw32.dll is corrupted
msvfw32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - msvfw32.dll
msvfw32.dll file error
msvfw32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register msvfw32.dll file:
msvfw32.dll file could not be loaded
msvfw32.dll file doesn't exist

msvfw32.dll

Application could not be started because msvfw32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to msvfw32.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 msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msvfw32.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 msvfw32.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 msvfw32.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 msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msvfw32.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 msvfw32.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 msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msvfw32.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 msvfw32.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 msvfw32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 124416 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c7ae59e8b4d03e6b4123a9accc9e4d23
	SHA1	058370642d85fbe704fad7f220141023c6efe5f2
	SHA256	3f0bc1085c95750fdc8d9d0760e3d527751d437cbf0b70df0c5962c7f2971686
	CRC32	81130f40
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvfw32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 123392 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3d38d3fed64062ab93ee020ef2992b8f
	SHA1	46a98b98e54ba6c9857068fab5379906282d08b5
	SHA256	1d9fe7d1e94cd8fc309f8b85b549aed635cddb706018e023864348617573d4eb
	CRC32	8827786a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvfw32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 118784 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	22f15218bbaaaf1724d06e40fe3ffa8e
	SHA1	7698786e70a43a32face90af3687d0e4eebdecc3
	SHA256	f18933681375e98c769c2601c28b79257270fbcdc9eaa9b829327e1d47c769f6
	CRC32	a4d5aa93
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvfw32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 144384 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	aee338addc09cbddf7b3882f196c7183
	SHA1	6ce91a63f7b5b1cbbdd8c04876d6ddbea3822479
	SHA256	8fa25f4f9cc54376557944de4499464652774fc8c4e02fbda85557f63e168da2
	CRC32	8939daeb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvfw32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 120320 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c335ec1182ac10b188705554e0bc1186
	SHA1	8f93e576433f2c073faf09a5e9d43488402a37f4
	SHA256	963cd11cef7a79559361134fdf9c07b8ea829a40d3996d77e95c291dd17aad2b
	CRC32	035faf58
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvfw32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 143360 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	19c69e1f96a4e4d92822002d6eee9913
	SHA1	1b36fc266fc00e8c49e961dc57b9979185691d70
	SHA256	d13ea5e6a381b70133e980b53a9c3f5f51735b8eea6df4aa06ae171c9980030c
	CRC32	ff0277c0
	Example file location	---

Filename msvfw32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 123904 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	64268f53a42ebb2c12b7bc5adf5f8356
	SHA1	d3648aefd9cd12c2c69b904d17fbda649b37b044
	SHA256	2fb9c9372fc646ba08b9c7c828760a101430de7563d7df375e5a02fd47eb6057
	CRC32	9460349e
	Example file location	---

Filename msvfw32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 121344 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	235b2311786ac007ad644b12a2da8ac7
	SHA1	a0132de325c72a73ee497a3517c4ce942569f25f
	SHA256	db676642f9c0467dbc313d0b475250b247eabb281fd359896398a0e7c725f0f8
	CRC32	1b52fb84
	Example file location	---