Missing or Damaged DLL files
"When my uncle's PC is powered up he gets message CAN'T LOAD MSMGR32.DLL -- I have to click on it three times until the message no longer displays. Is there a way to keep the message from displaying, or do I need to reload the whole system?" |
Replacing a Missing DLL or Other System Files
If Windows is whining about a missing or damaged file, you don't need to reload the system. That's a rather drastic measure, since you'd have to re-install all your software, as well as apply all the Windows Update security fixes. Even on a fast system with a high-speed Internet connection, that would take hours.
Instead, try the System File Checker, also known as SFC. Sometimes a hardware or software glitch will cause an important system file to be damaged and unusable. If you get a message about a problem with a DLL file, if you see the dreaded Blue Screen of Death , or if Windows seems to behave erratically, the System File Checker may restore your computer to its former glory.
The SFC utility will scan your system for damaged DLL files, and replace them with the original version. The correct version of the file will be copied from a cache folder on your hard drive, if possible. If the file cannot be copied from the cache, SFC will prompt you for the Windows installation CD.
SFC /SCANNOW
SFC may run for quite a while, so don't be alarmed if it grinds away for 30 minutes or more. Unfortunately, it does not produce a report of problems that it found and fixed. Note that if you are running Windows 2000, you should install Service Pack 4 (SP4) before running SFC, or it may overwrite some existing Windows 2000 hotfixes or security updates. When SFC finishes, reboot your computer and see if the error message is gone.
Dude, You Gotta Get a DLL
If SFC doesn't do the trick, or if you know for sure that you need just one specific DLL file, you can try DLL-File.com. You can search for the desired file, then download a ZIP containing your file and a README with instructions for installation.
Got any tricks of your own for fixing annoying Windows problems? Post your comments below.
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Jeanie
18 Sep 2008
I get a missing dll when I boot up. Cannot find it via google. Can you help? iiffCVll.dll
EDITOR'S NOTE: Are you sure that's not a typo? If not, a registry cleaner may get rid of this error. See http://askbobrankin.com/do_i_need_a_registry_cleaner.html
Posted by:
Bielka
14 Feb 2009
I'm running xp pro sp3 and ran the scannow and it keeps asking me for a cd to restore missing dll, but does not say which. I don't have a cd it was downloaded via Microsoft update manager automatically. Is there any other way to solve this. I tried looking to redownload the SP3 patch but cannot find it and found that you have to ininstall IE7 if you do this. I've been stuck for days trying to fix errors and download NEt Framework from scratch. Got to 3.0 and it will not do it. The lost .dll has become a priority and perhaps the solution to the framework 3 error in downloading. Anyone know how to find/diagnose which .dll are missing? Thank you.
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David Wilson
27 Mar 2009
Well, Bob, you pretty well screwed me up with your NON-answer to the question about msmgr32.dll. You didn't tell me what the file is used for; you didn't even answer the question of the person who asked it. All you did was point him/her/us at a company that has no intention of helping, but of only making $$$$$. I supposedly downloaded msmgr32.dll, but it is nowhere in my system. What is going on here? Are you TOTALLY insincere about helping people who ask you questions? Are you, too, only out for $$$ with all the ratty advertisers who jam me up when I'm trying to get help? You might do everyone a favor by jumping off a cliff!
EDITOR'S NOTE: David... even though you've insulted me and advised me to jump off a cliff, I'm going to try to help you.
I did not recommend using DLL-files.com -- I linked to DLL-file.com (note the missing "S") in the article.
DLL-file.com does not charge a fee to download DLLs. And for the record, your harsh, angry words are misdirected. I do do my best to respond to the hundreds of emails I get every day, without charging a penny.
Posted by:
Kevin
31 Mar 2009
Excellent article... Could you also add http://www.dll4free.com to the list. There is also a site for OCX files - http://www.missingocx.com
Posted by:
GSS inOK
22 Jul 2009
IT WORKED! NOW ALL OF MY MISSING DLL FILES ARE HAPPILY AT HOME AND I CAN USE MY SEARCH FOLDER, SYSTEM RESTORE AND ALL IS GOOD. tHANKS, BOB!
Posted by:
Greg
24 Feb 2010
Hi Bob..Well done on what would be one of the most helpful,friendly,informative non greed Websites on the Net..
Greetings from Australia..
My problem is my wireless Mouse (Microsoft Mobile 3000)I have had the same Model Mouse since I bought my Laptop 3 years ago..Acer Extensa 5220 Vista Home Basic.
All of a sudden the Mouse strts to Lag and freeze then come good again..I downloaded Microsoft Intelli-Point and that didnt really do much..I have tried other solutions Bob but the problem still persists..Any Ideas?
Posted by:
Carol Thomas
09 Mar 2011
HELP !!! I accidently deleted a Registry Startup.....
Command line -
rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\ojovanuzafavina.dll",
Startup (file is missing) ----
Registry Value -
HKLM\..\Run, Ypocekegubixudum --
from the scan program FREEFIXER V0.58
I searched on GOOGLE to see if I could find it & replace it, but nothing shows up... so everytime I start my computer, it shows a little window stating that dll file is missing!
Please HELP!
EDITOR'S NOTE: You'll need to use the registry editor and remove any keys that reference the program or DLL in your error messages. A registry cleaner such as CCleaner might be a safer route if you're not savvy with the registry.
Posted by:
Carol Thomas
10 Mar 2011
As you suggested... I ran the CCleaner program, for my dll problem! ojovanuzafavina.dll
It worked like a miracle!!! Thank you soooo much for the easy & quick remedy to my problem. You are the BOMB!!! ♥♥♥ Carol
Posted by:
ali
27 May 2011
HEY , today i did wxactly as whats written above , go to run>tybe "scannow"
and i made a scane , and i restarted my pc , then . my pc is back to "ICE AGE " the colors are so bright, that i can barley see anything , and the resolution and color option are down to very Low , i checked the screen and there's nothing with the screen ,
* i'm doing this because my "rundll.exe" file is missing and i tried litterly EVERYTHING , i hope the solution is not a pc format :( !
Posted by:
Justin
11 Jul 2011
well, try http://dll-files.org/