msxml3.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msxml3.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 msxml3.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msxml3.dll file MSXML 3.0. 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 msxml3.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msxml3.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 msxml3.dll

4.1 List of msxml3.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msxml3.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	MSXML 3.0

Software
Program	Microsoft XML Core Services
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	Neutral

Most common msxml3.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msxml3.dll file. msxml3.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 msxml3.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

msxml3.dll is corrupted
msxml3.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - msxml3.dll
msxml3.dll file error
msxml3.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register msxml3.dll file:
msxml3.dll file could not be loaded
msxml3.dll file doesn't exist

msxml3.dll

Application could not be started because msxml3.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to msxml3.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 msxml3.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 msxml3.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msxml3.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 msxml3.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 msxml3.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 msxml3.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 msxml3.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msxml3.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 msxml3.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 msxml3.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 msxml3.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msxml3.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 msxml3.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msxml3.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 msxml3.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 msxml3.dll

System Windows 10

File size 1565184 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	00765fe50b612bca20431140e7a32fff
	SHA1	c9626beed9b20dabf7caadf0d349e5586bba3651
	SHA256	f3cda64551924a2da6359f9201952aa0330ad615fd388f4a16aaec40f8e8964e
	CRC32	84ee9d66
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msxml3.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1554432 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	9633407792597502bd49748b6ed20807
	SHA1	c55b43c5ae9d40b992e92a12fea419e96338d037
	SHA256	bb4f850752b2e227533734f41bfb694cc821befe23e3a3863fb2a665095df278
	CRC32	aee0df50
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msxml3.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1438720 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b7588cbd91f86fb66812600735da418f
	SHA1	79a6f16f25653e0f175b9a329fbfd47219ca0c04
	SHA256	b20a4629d07117e4eb6a00d765d5a23a12204073f6d2829f2eaf9b170724441b
	CRC32	4030d4f9
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msxml3.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1881088 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	022b05cee68d7826a93aedb4f1eb369e
	SHA1	e7055d6cacb8c3fae06dc10ad480c8e6b8b7b592
	SHA256	3b864d1471ed0949b02f1fa251b987185abeaddcbecd44efdbb6a7b7f03ca8bc
	CRC32	6231087c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msxml3.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1236992 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4205ca4cd43e725db9ff02b0a588a8c6
	SHA1	c546012cc0ae0f43c972f8e535e768c6f35ada0a
	SHA256	d49c3b4b2ff0455a434b352de37070b6e13b5c5557cc688e6e46eec404840abe
	CRC32	0f59a0c9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msxml3.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1804288 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	1bb8a40c45a577b6901a4a21edde1b27
	SHA1	9ab50f60093f5cad6fa9f23920468ca510c473cb
	SHA256	3a2d567709de83d7d30c66f2438b4395730a47339738cb0adffbf19a126c938c
	CRC32	f630a0b5
	Example file location	---

Filename msxml3.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1183232 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5942f272bbef5a77bf1dce13bb5fac8e
	SHA1	4e1ec04b909f7d4307654f8c92160e3000badbae
	SHA256	e89aaa4b8f5bd09322bdcc86ecae08f7e739f5df97467eece23ed82e38c7a60d
	CRC32	11ec255d
	Example file location	---

Filename msxml3.dll

System Windows XP

File size 1104896 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1b328ac82718850510881289bf8533fd
	SHA1	f2374c11aed3085d0a5ea3716a454db121df6407
	SHA256	ab4f07b32f4aa395c4a1b9e5e781f058eb08934cf2d42fac59aba6250da8a570
	CRC32	db86db5f
	Example file location	---