Troubleshoot MSWORD.OLB Errors and Download File

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

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

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

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 MSWORD.OLB

4.1 List of MSWORD.OLB file versions

File info

General information
Filename	MSWORD.OLB
File extension	OLB
Description	Microsoft Word

Software
Program	Microsoft Office 2010
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Unknown
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common MSWORD.OLB file related problems

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

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

MSWORD.OLB

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

Problems related to MSWORD.OLB 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 MSWORD.OLB 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 MSWORD.OLB errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace MSWORD.OLB 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 MSWORD.OLB file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Windows XP: ---
Windows XP: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your MSWORD.OLB 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 MSWORD.OLB

System Windows 10

File size 924792 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	a054f402e7a4c6241f9ffd7ecdbc0c15
	SHA1	f4c9573fd52476ee5e0f1bf68c4c7d19fbcf13dc
	SHA256	6976b9365dcdff99d48f6aeca2c32f612b51dc1a821c423f292dffa7f301dc7e
	CRC32	c3166307
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\

Filename MSWORD.OLB

System Windows 7

File size 901464 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	cf0a0c80ffdd2f64fffcac40684960f2
	SHA1	128644b5ddf8c727745cbaa00f0a2e5aac67e586
	SHA256	3928eaa28fb70ad8f9b6206da504c9cf6410b5630eac3a98f4e2e14f7a8bec5e
	CRC32	030d71a7
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\

Filename MSWORD.OLB

System Windows Vista

File size 868712 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6bfa87dc2e86a43c69ca2d4a026d9d5a
	SHA1	1c422f4cb85f986c8a6b2415c149c63097c6b787
	SHA256	9a6bee738e371d6ed961c94693a71fb408686b799fdd8fde722471c7c279a645
	CRC32	bb27708b
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

Filename MSWORD.OLB

System Windows Vista

File size 765736 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b0a61451f4eb0a4ea8082edc6063bc2c
	SHA1	2c506543ff96d9387d5913e78bca94ee171ed066
	SHA256	57a4a956e6e6ab3c0abdb54fbf7b3da25cc5cc1962d3cc3881f82fa0a0c745ef
	CRC32	6206d7a8
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

Filename MSWORD.OLB

System Windows XP

File size 665144 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	c481e233e12d2427a02b0dbecf9addf8
	SHA1	d26fb9865d1a03e01751335e5d5016a23a48cdbc
	SHA256	c893a7c6fc24bc1dba49a0304a23637797a74a7c8eed0e67ccec15654f66a0c8
	CRC32	444858f8
	Example file location	---

Filename MSWORD.OLB

System Windows XP

File size 626688 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	1b6dd9533897285e37ccca4dcc29f8a5
	SHA1	9b380ba5763d3382e6639c38c037083de878dd76
	SHA256	7de211926d0f27307df2cb6132400a990856ebbe8e81a4e6914f63c9b874ae7c
	CRC32	87ad1d46
	Example file location	---

Filename MSWORD.OLB

System Windows 8

File size 924792 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	a054f402e7a4c6241f9ffd7ecdbc0c15
	SHA1	f4c9573fd52476ee5e0f1bf68c4c7d19fbcf13dc
	SHA256	6976b9365dcdff99d48f6aeca2c32f612b51dc1a821c423f292dffa7f301dc7e
	CRC32	c3166307
	Example file location	---