In some cases, mss32.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure, but chances are the file is just corrupt or missing.
Mss32.dll Errors
There are several ways that these errors could show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ones you might see:
Mss32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because mss32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\mss32.dllThe file mss32.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: mss32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
The error messages might appear while playing PC games, using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation.
How to Fix Mss32.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed:
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way, like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted mss32.dll, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. But only do this if you’re sure you deleted the file yourself and that it was working properly before that. Steam is a common application that experiences mss32.dll errors, so if that’s the program you’re seeing the DLL error in, reinstalling Steam may prove to be very helpful.
