wmcodecdspps.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

wmcodecdspps.dll file Windows Media CodecDSP Proxy Stub 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 wmcodecdspps.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wmcodecdspps.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8

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Fix wmcodecdspps.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wmcodecdspps.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wmcodecdspps.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Media CodecDSP Proxy Stub 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 wmcodecdspps.dll file related problems

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

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

wmcodecdspps.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4a12672743631fa873473b7ada6fc217
	SHA1	5813f55a6c570579ae2caef5fcbf8d539dd6e321
	SHA256	71bc1be6c0762e98420fe77c91019ef88af14322128ec6897ef3db66352ca800
	CRC32	8e8d793f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmcodecdspps.dll

System Windows 8

File size 41984 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	909f3f82ffc8a31e48705ba7e7755426
	SHA1	bac503b6c9f5ba90857a83f377bf5c3acb75a10d
	SHA256	d44d021e35152311af6c0e28bf147d23520e069dc5c940150a26fc30448fc7a3
	CRC32	bf19f667
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\