wow32.dll - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing wow32.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 wow32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

wow32.dll file 32-bit WOW Subsystem 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 wow32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wow32.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

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 wow32.dll

4.1 List of wow32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wow32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	32-bit WOW Subsystem 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 wow32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to wow32.dll file. wow32.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 wow32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

wow32.dll is corrupted
wow32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - wow32.dll
wow32.dll file error
wow32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register wow32.dll file:
wow32.dll file could not be loaded
wow32.dll file doesn't exist

wow32.dll

Application could not be started because wow32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to wow32.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 wow32.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 wow32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

wow32.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 wow32.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 wow32.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 wow32.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 wow32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the wow32.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 wow32.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 wow32.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 wow32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace wow32.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 wow32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wow32.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 wow32.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 wow32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 276992 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8db4964a6e18b0761bb77fb984c7008b
	SHA1	c6b8027de016f157c0fb0f23cc26f92ff9c48fa3
	SHA256	1cc8b10023aabad3fad02d9021e5ab63fc9d7f1f68483eebd1a88fb36f3dd6f1
	CRC32	5f9a50cf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wow32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 282112 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f74a79709adbe80e4d0717deea5c0294
	SHA1	d76ae0b998e08c50b962cdabb5dce9727bab3f50
	SHA256	c3dd6edf9e9c2b74811a8c1396c3a155c08b2bbab959dbdfc94f530102ea9393
	CRC32	781cd0e4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wow32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 264192 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5c3cd0b8b688363151586279f316ec87
	SHA1	402afc71f28943d87261a98ee50f8efedf81d245
	SHA256	4bfb870aa0dc14411acefc9c4d0c0bf71b8d7aacd601c1dd2ad2e782845343ca
	CRC32	3ab2f2b1
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wow32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 5120 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ebf041bb5ccf3fe020c25ce4ea652780
	SHA1	edc1398ab50528692c49554d7fb9a0a8221d55e0
	SHA256	a2edafb8581eb698b1992931716fa3670c2c97fa9d91eaad780917e7a32ff463
	CRC32	484b6ede
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wow32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 5120 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	53486f380744d16411ffc9a1f5210617
	SHA1	e8a96667d34c8572aaece5f4b957b0feac64c11f
	SHA256	54b962e7e39c36a6c8a904235da8b3e36201d860c94338908d7e9d49eddab98b
	CRC32	61bbbcf0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wow32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 264192 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	045df7ae14caaed71338916d6fb66812
	SHA1	93c974a75ee8e5ab0cf18db8a3fcdcaad53b2f9e
	SHA256	a46b15cc7f59d8109b6299ebdb278ba34b1312d757d57bb4c9a708dfa9d34710
	CRC32	8f4045db
	Example file location	---