msvfw32.dll Missing

**Amaresh** · 21-12-2009

Hello, I am using windows xp operating system which is having service pack 2. I have not got any type of error from the last install, but now suddenly I am getting the error as "msvfw32.dll missing" and wanted to solve this error. I want to know how to remove this error by fixing it. Can it required to install the whole operating system again. If there would be any solution which can prevent the reinstallation of Windows xp then give me that solution.

**jesse** · 21-12-2009

I think the problem you are getting of msvfw32.dll Missing is due to the corrupt file. You can solve this error by using the System File Checker application.

Go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:
Code:
```
sfc /scannow
```
This will activate the Windows File Protection service which will search for the all protected files and verify their integrity. If it find any problem regarding any file then it simply replace that file.
You need to insert the Windows xp Cd while using the steps above in the CD/DVD drive.

**SalVatore** · 21-12-2009

Hey, I am getting the error regarding the msvfw32.dll file while uninstalling the warrior game from my computer. I am getting the error message as "Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvfw32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again." Can anyone tell me why this error is getting by me. Whenever I try to uninstall that particular application it gives me error and after clicking on Ok uninstaller stops by its own. Is there any solution to come out of this situation.

Dr. V · 21-12-2009

There can be many more reasons regarding the msvfw32.dll missing error. You need to check it one by one to solve your problem. So, check it with the help of following options.

Restore msvfw32.dll from the Recycle Bin if you've mistakenly deleted it.
Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system as there may be possibility that your file is corrupt due to the virus infection.
Make use System Restore to remove ecent system changes.
Reinstall the programs that uses the msvfw32.dll file.
Update the drivers for hardware devices that might be related to svfw32.dll.
Run the sfc /scannow System File Checker command which will replace a missing msvfw32.dll file.
Install Windows updates.
Check your Ram and hard disk.
Repair your Windows.
Use a free registry cleaner to repair msvfw32.dll related issues in the registry.
Perform a clean installation of Windows.
Troubleshoot for a hardware problem if any msvfw32.dll errors remain.

**Devasis** · 21-12-2009

Hello, the msvfw32.dll is Microsoft Video for Windows DLL and it is having File Version of 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0845). It is of the Company Microsoft Corporation with Product Name as Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. If you check it is of 118 KB in size. You can simply download and install it in your computer by clicking on the link below:

msvfw32.dll Download

**Solomon** · 21-12-2009

There are many error messages can be given by Windows xp if your msvfw32.dll is not working properly. It includes such as below:

"Msvfw32.dll Not Found"
"This application failed to start because msvfw32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."
"Cannot find [PATH]\msvfw32.dll"
"The file msvfw32.dll is missing."
"Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvfw32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again."

To solve this type of error you need to just download the msvfw32.dll file and then you can copy past it to the system directory. It will solve your problem permanently.