Msstdfmt.dll Errors
There are several ways msstdfmt.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some examples:
Msstdfmt.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because msstdfmt.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\msstdfmt.dllThe file msstdfmt.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msstdfmt.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs or games, or when Windows starts or shuts down. We’ve seen this error with a flight simulator and the game Aurora. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
How to Fix Msstdfmt.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the more likely fixes first.
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 this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover it with a free file recovery program. The original location for this file is C:\Windows\system32\ on a 32-bit version of Windows, and C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ for a 64-bit version. Copy and paste the file from and to the same folder that corresponds with your version of Windows. After the file has been placed in the right folder, register the DLL file with Windows Registry: For 32-bit versions: For 64-bit versions: If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
