msvidc32.dll Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msvidc32.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 msvidc32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msvidc32.dll file Microsoft Video 1 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 msvidc32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msvidc32.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

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Fix msvidc32.dll errors

1 Information about msvidc32.dll file
2 Errors related to msvidc32.dll file
3 How to fix msvidc32.dll related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download msvidc32.dll

4.1 List of msvidc32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msvidc32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Video 1 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 msvidc32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msvidc32.dll file. msvidc32.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 msvidc32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

msvidc32.dll is corrupted
msvidc32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - msvidc32.dll
msvidc32.dll file error
msvidc32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register msvidc32.dll file:
msvidc32.dll file could not be loaded
msvidc32.dll file doesn't exist

msvidc32.dll

Application could not be started because msvidc32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to msvidc32.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 msvidc32.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 msvidc32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msvidc32.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 msvidc32.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 msvidc32.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 msvidc32.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 msvidc32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msvidc32.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 msvidc32.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 msvidc32.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 msvidc32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msvidc32.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 msvidc32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msvidc32.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 msvidc32.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 msvidc32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 32768 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c603c999617fee4f388437feb7d4d18d
	SHA1	c431b1efd1f83ff8b1067d46267a963046c29e9d
	SHA256	7cc28f3d3c1dee2a237a8337374351180aab98300004b68606daf8ca6d68fae8
	CRC32	92cc8445
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvidc32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 32256 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	77e938b482fbcf1cee4224b8991f3fca
	SHA1	9f52ac5207ad0040a9bdc4be9b86ec926e6f8a69
	SHA256	7f2628ac92a4ee33e8104a7fe96cd60e73aa43cee18b97fdf047d418edc0d2b6
	CRC32	3d0b8b5b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvidc32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 32768 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	93576f76747f273e3c3a75bedf4b853c
	SHA1	1095a758c620a26359abb72f973493a0b2361737
	SHA256	d68c8a4dfcc13b8bad0f658b5cb85ad4d657418efa63149e6c80df97bec0c25a
	CRC32	5fcb0dc8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msvidc32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 31744 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	45dc6c69ce5759666ec758bad657b040
	SHA1	fc09ceb5fc7d395137715a7ada6a30cf5aa0f9e7
	SHA256	ee46507352d9e23656a130d006a9d3f1837a88a7e56a6e82d91ba8c891904959
	CRC32	960e4f93
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msvidc32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 38912 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	69a4347a8ead86185eff2f75755176e6
	SHA1	20b59c7d22d0222efa78615b7470685a3921797d
	SHA256	b484b6a82081957a7ab54ba64db215cb1ded5fa3cefd999398086376863d282c
	CRC32	4ed93d1f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msvidc32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 31232 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9bea73a4175ec5c4afa395191138d2f4
	SHA1	70f28df6d18eaf4b2560731688ac23d3d21e661a
	SHA256	c07523cbb820e9d3a2be5f71f831dbb8c85c09e4d8ad98954dec04f9205f4ae4
	CRC32	d1f6e3e4
	Example file location	---

Filename msvidc32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 38400 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	abe67746ef478c17e29323d3511cf984
	SHA1	9fe1820727fc63cfbdcc3b0b5a4ada6fe00fcf47
	SHA256	1afcfed71079afc9295dfad7919f3b3b24187eef27395341f71eafd824142fa3
	CRC32	5f71dcab
	Example file location	---

Filename msvidc32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 25600 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	6ef2b7676e92b9452aab164339b69084
	SHA1	f66bcb4e0a589cccfd76090a4ef67aeeeb951c17
	SHA256	641e261eac5365127dd71dd5279608d48353eb4d9a3a50046a2dbe601b74fe20
	CRC32	c30682d2
	Example file location	---