How to Download and Fix mswstr10.dll?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

mswstr10.dll file Microsoft Jet Sort Library. 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 mswstr10.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mswstr10.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix mswstr10.dll errors

1 Information about mswstr10.dll file
2 Errors related to mswstr10.dll file
3 How to fix mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll

4.1 List of mswstr10.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mswstr10.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Jet Sort Library

Software
Program	Microsoft (R) Jet
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1993-1999
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common mswstr10.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to mswstr10.dll file. mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

mswstr10.dll is corrupted
mswstr10.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - mswstr10.dll
mswstr10.dll file error
mswstr10.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register mswstr10.dll file:
mswstr10.dll file could not be loaded
mswstr10.dll file doesn't exist

mswstr10.dll

Application could not be started because mswstr10.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to mswstr10.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 mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll errors in just few steps?

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

mswstr10.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 mswstr10.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 mswstr10.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 mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the mswstr10.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 mswstr10.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 mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mswstr10.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your mswstr10.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 mswstr10.dll

System Windows 10

File size 618496 bytes

Date 2013-06-18

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File details
	MD5	0ea59d7329f3de75baa270ebffc8c79b
	SHA1	889274753246531901ad230c41f1ffb8e555d07a
	SHA256	8b270a3ee55b31353ac78cf2d00fbb20248c1a35dc8806cf9e3f8e4358327636
	CRC32	28894ab1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mswstr10.dll

System Windows 8

File size 618496 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a5e8873c9467204f8212a051a7dc3822
	SHA1	21c8bc485e3ed052deb353e6bcff3b2f3158e6a3
	SHA256	4f8ef90aefa01a322f67ec4ee1810cbf0e6d148563547722a5a110cd1882f4b2
	CRC32	65bda068
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mswstr10.dll

System Windows 7

File size 618496 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1f55c7c1e338047dc5e329011a781fb3
	SHA1	fbaacc4c5c2a6cf0dfb980a4ba94bbda8e86c723
	SHA256	1fd4a2c44dddce33dec60e13ce3b7315782f310955cc13d7416eb10865a00229
	CRC32	2db36c6f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mswstr10.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 618496 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e0b787702baf0cf4cedf8f61b71f8383
	SHA1	193981a5479aa4624668f297e7455e40f9a17f79
	SHA256	69b52f401a417e5c62d531604d5cea7a3df95981e0aab49b053182c526c29430
	CRC32	65d64a3c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mswstr10.dll

System Windows XP

File size 621344 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	afdc647d16b285b9ae6140335b3b3255
	SHA1	1fb815e1258d808411c5874af0c6c7cc5fc6c7c3
	SHA256	d1b2331fb5fdd1343bb1e3e88f7c33141b329c714e6b6b49d38f3aac2a7ad335
	CRC32	fb2e261e
	Example file location	---