[SOLVED] msvfw32.dll missing

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computersucks2

Discussion Starter · May 28, 2008

I keep getting a message popping up with the explanation of "msvfw32.dll missing." How did this happen and what should I do about it?
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Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Hello and Welcome to TSF

Run the System File Checker

Go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:

sfc /scannow ( sfc if not reconized) (Note that there is a space between sfc and /scannow)

This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem.

In all likelihood you will be prompted to insert the Windows XP CD.

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computersucks2

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 28, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Hey Geekgirl,

I took your advise and ran sfc /scannow. It did its thing, and didn't say anything about inserting the xp disc.

Does this sound like it may have fixed the problem?

cs2

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computersucks2

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 28, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Hey Geekgirl,

I restarted my computer to see if the problem persists, results are the same. Any more suggestions?

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Geekgirl

· #5 · May 28, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Does this sound like it may have fixed the problem?

Nope, it doesnt sound like it at all.

msvfw32.dll is the module that contains bitmap compression and decompression routines used for Microsoft Video for Windows.

Click on the following link, click "Click here to go to the download of msvfw32.dll" and follow that link. D/l to your desktop and place it in C:\Windows\System32

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computersucks2

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 31, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Hello again Geekgirl,

I am a little confused, and require some guidance. I clicked on the link, " How to backup and restore the registery in windows xp and windows vista".
There I clicked on the, "Downlaod guided help". This went through its process, than I restarted the CPU. The results are still the same. Did I miss something or should I try something else?:4-dontkno

Thanks for your help thus far

cs2

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Geekgirl

· #7 · May 31, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

My bad

I didnt supply you with the link

Heres the link, "Click here to go to the download of msvfw32.dll" and follow that link. D/l to your desktop and place it in C:\Windows\System32
Looks like its a zip file so you will need to extract it.
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?msvfw32

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computersucks2

Discussion Starter · #8 · May 31, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Hi Geekgirl,:wave:

I have the file downloaded to my desktop. They recommend expresszip to unzip the file. I don't have a program to unzip files and they require $20.00 for their program. I was wondering if you could recommend a free download that would work to unzip this file?:smile:

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Geekgirl

· #9 · May 31, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

You should be able to unzip with any problems. Follow these instructions, do not purchase anything

http://knowledge.macrovision.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=Q108326&sliceId=1

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computersucks2

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jun 1, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Hi Geekgirl,:wave:

I unzipped the file without any problems, However; when I restarted the CPU I get the same message "CTicketManagerWnd: MsnMsgr.Exe - Unable to locate component This application has failed to start because MSVFW32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem". Any suggestions?:4-dontkno

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computersucks2

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 1, 2008

Re: msvfw32.dll missing

Hi Geekgirl,

ray:

As it turns out, that did take care of the problem. I unzipped it to the wrong folder, that is why it didn't work; please disreguard the last thread I posted. Your solution solved my problem, you are awsome. Thanks so much for your help.:heartlove

cs2:wave:

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