Fix olesvr32.dll Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

olesvr32.dll file Object Linking and Embedding Server 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 olesvr32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download olesvr32.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix olesvr32.dll errors

1 Information about olesvr32.dll file
2 Errors related to olesvr32.dll file
3 How to fix olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll

4.1 List of olesvr32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	olesvr32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Object Linking and Embedding Server Library

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 olesvr32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to olesvr32.dll file. olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

olesvr32.dll is corrupted
olesvr32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - olesvr32.dll
olesvr32.dll file error
olesvr32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register olesvr32.dll file:
olesvr32.dll file could not be loaded
olesvr32.dll file doesn't exist

olesvr32.dll

Application could not be started because olesvr32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to olesvr32.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 olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

olesvr32.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 olesvr32.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 olesvr32.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 olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the olesvr32.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 olesvr32.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 olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of olesvr32.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 Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your olesvr32.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 olesvr32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 45568 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	805c91a42f783c9f68f838c09ea1a5da
	SHA1	d3a98ba626b1af85ba69641c4525b18b5ed823d6
	SHA256	5605b56202def4c7b5f249bb094476de5b0c51f305e5b8ce29ed9188552f1cc8
	CRC32	7d0fef67
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename olesvr32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 31744 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e669ab5c41262169b98bcb667c6a5ab1
	SHA1	f2829e0f7021819b0cc65c7c4007c77e4a3560d9
	SHA256	918e1a02487fa46ac8c7401c80ef1c2a33ea9e948518eb4ac5da7229deeb7843
	CRC32	9f0d8b1a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename olesvr32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 28160 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	1e927eedf265561c7217e36b03285901
	SHA1	dcf6d6a0429787ec977d0e0c500f1a5e35e69958
	SHA256	c0492dbb461db8f1cc0ae813fb1198f18798928904d9be41b805abcc4e2b80fc
	CRC32	f11d49f1
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename olesvr32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 28672 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7e5af4b9cf49e402cfcf720781e6d925
	SHA1	66cd5afb1582ffefc32066c0f30ec4f99e28dc38
	SHA256	8a861989856dbb6cd556a1db79077bd441d58f753d39b6f464deefc1fc830c62
	CRC32	5caa3d2d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename olesvr32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 27648 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9d53ef042002b1b3e097fbc550e714cb
	SHA1	075a29913646261c5f66fadc4e2f90c4729dc353
	SHA256	f6fb0c0851a3625b58b1ffcd8453622a2d0ff2e7784d15e9d5e10ba513182357
	CRC32	c4926dff
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename olesvr32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	d8361beab7109ab8b069f7f5028e37b1
	SHA1	9e4a05c9233a1773374ee6677ff16c5e61a56769
	SHA256	a88dcf158a54b28ba6353437b62328a6b27bbb57679f0c7b32e27a94b5f269c1
	CRC32	54f9fc5f
	Example file location	---