The magcore.dll file is associated with ArcSoft MagCore programs. By default, the file size is 28 kilobytes.

Magcore.dll Errors

You may receive the following error messages when you start your computer, install an application, or try to run a program:

• “This application has failed to start because MagCore.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the error.”
• “The file magcore.dll missing”

Cause of the Error

Typically, “magcore.dll not found” or “magcore.dll missing” errors occur when either the magcore.dll file is missing or corrupt.

Shared below are common reasons that may lead to the removal or corruption of the magcore.dll file:

• Removal of the file by mistake
• Incorrect uninstallation/installation of a program
• Malware infection
• Registry Issues

Resolution Methods

Depending on the cause of a magcore.dll not found or magcore.dll missing error, you may perform the following steps to fix the error:

Restore the magcore.dll file from the Recycle Bin

If you suspect you have accidentally deleted the magcore.dll file, restore the missing file from the Recycle Bin. If you already have emptied the contents of the Recycle Bin, proceed to the next step.

Reinstall the application that is generating the mgcore.dll error

Incorrect installation/uninstallation of programs or applications can also cause DLL errors. In case you are receiving a magcore.dll error soon after you have installed/uninstalled a program that uses this DLL, such as Epson Storyteller Publisher, Webcam Station, or ArcSoft Mediaconverter, then reinstall the program to fix the error.

Download the missing magcore.dll from the Internet

If reinstalling the application does not fix the magcore.dll error, download the missing file from a reliable and trustworthy free DLL directory. Save the file in the %system% folder and perform the following steps to register the magcore.dll file.

1. Click the Start menu and then select the Run command.
2. In the Open box, type the following command and press Enter.
   Regsvr32 magcore.dll

Note:  %system% is a variable and refers to the system folder. By default, system folder is C:\Windows\System32 for Windows XP/Vista, C:\Winnt\System32 for Windows NT/2000 and C:\Windows\System for Windows 98/95/ME.

Perform a malware scan

If the above steps fail to rectify the magcore.dll error, perform a malware scan of your entire system, using reliable protective tools, such as Antivirus and XoftSpySE to ensure that the magcore.dll file is not corrupt.

Perform a registry scan

Corrupt DLL entries in the registry may lead to recurring DLL errors like the magcore.dll missing or magcore.dll not found errors. To ensure your registry contains only the correct and required information, scan and repair your registry using advanced registry cleaning software, such as RegGenie.

Magcore.dll – Security Rating

The true magcore.dll is a safe file. The author of the true magcore.dll file is ArcSoft Inc.

However, there is a version of the magcore.dll file that is recorded as being unsafe and is associated with Fraudulent Security Programs.

The unsafe version of magcore.dll is known to use the following filenames:

• 54457461.SVD
• 11380802.SVD
• 78822529.DLL
• SC.EXE

The unsafe version of magcore.dll is seen in following file sizes:

• 33,080 bytes
• 35,328 bytes
• 36,864 bytes

The hcwtvwnd.dll file is developed by the Hauppauge Computer Works Company for its WinTV drivers. This file is required to watch, record, and play back television shows on a computer. Removal of this file adversely affects the functionalities of your audio/video drivers and game controllers.

Initially, the hcwtvwnd.dll file was developed for WinTV 2000. Later, updated versions of the hcwtvwnd.dll were released with every new WinTV release.

Hcwtvwnd.dll requirements on a Windows XP computer

For the hcwtvwnd.dll to function properly, your Windows XP computer must meet the following requirements:

• 1.5 GHz of Processor speed.
• 128 MB of RAM.

Hcwtvwnd.dll memory usage

The hcwtvwnd.dll file is recorded to consume medium memory resources and is not known to cause system slowdowns or system freeze ups.

Hcwtvwnd.dll issues

In this article, we discuss the two most common hcwtvwnd.dll errors and their resolutions:

Error 1

When you try to run the WinTV application, you may receive the following error:

“Win/TV Initialization error, a required component (hcwtvwnd.dll) is missing”

Cause of the Error

Generally, the WinTV hcwtvwnd.dll error is caused by mismatched driver files.

Solution

To resolve the error, install the latest WinTV driver files.

Note: To prevent hcwtvwnd.dll errors due to outdated driver files, regularly update your drivers. You can do this manually, using the Device Manager utility, or use the help of a reliable third-party Driver Scanner tool, such as Driver Detective.

Error 2

When you try to install a TV tuner card, you may encounter the following error:

“The application has failed to start because HCWTVWND.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem”

Cause of the Error

Typically, this TV tuner card hcwtvwnd.dll error occurs due to either of the following reasons:

1. Driver files are not unpacked.
2. Hcwtvwnd.dll is missing.
3. Hcwtvwnd.dll is corrupt.

Resolution Methods

To resolve this issue, perform either of the following corrective measures:

Unpack the driver files

If the above error is occurring because the driver files are not unpacked, perform the following steps to repair the hcwtvwnd.dll issue:

1. Double-click HCWTVWND to unpack the driver.
2. Next, when prompted, select a location (for example, Windows/System32) to save the driver files.
3. Next, right-click My Computer and click Properties.
4. Next, click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button.
5. Now, double-click the Sound, video and game controllers device type.
6. Double-click the device that has a yellow exclamation mark next to it.
7. Next, in the driver properties dialog box that opens, click the Driver tab and then the Update Driver button.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the new driver.

Download the hcwtvwnd.dll file from the Internet

If the above error occurs due to a missing hcwtvwnd.dll, download hcwtvwnd.dll from a reliable and trustworthy online DLL directory and save the file in the Windows\System32 folder. Next, perform the following steps to register the hcwtvwnd.dll:

1. Click Start and select Run.
2. In the Open box, type the following command and press Enter to register hcwtvwnd.dll:
   regsvr32 \ hcwtvwnd.dll

Perform a malware scan

If the cause of the hcwtvwnd.dll error is a corrupt DLL, perform a virus/malware scan of your entire system using reliable and advanced protective tools, such as Antivirus Plus or XoftSpySE.

You may also use a reliable registry tool, such as RegGenie, to perform a thorough registry scan and then repair all identified errors.

The cctrust.dll process belongs to the Common Client ccTrust library file and is used to access Symantec components.

The cctrust.dll file is known to exist in the following sizes:

• 95,480 bytes.
• 95,928 bytes.

Cctrust.dll Errors

Discussed in this article are two common cctrust.dll errors and their solutions.

Error 1

When you start your computer after installing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall, you may receive the following error message:

“CFGWIZ.EXE – Unable to locate component. . . . cctrust.dll was not found”

Cause of the Error

This cctrust.dll issue usually occurs when you install a Norton 2004 product over a previous version.

Basically, the error occurs when the previous Norton product is not uninstalled completely from the computer. Leftover files of a previous version of a Norton product conflict with the files and processes of Norton Personal Firewall or Norton Internet Security.

In this particular instance, a process associated with your previous version of Norton named ccRegVfy.exe loads automatically at system startup and causes the cctrust.dll error to appear.

Note: To ensure complete removal of your Norton products, check with Symantec if an uninstaller tool is available for your product. If an uninstaller tool is available, use that, otherwise use the help of a reliable third-party uninstaller, such as Perfect Uninstaller, to completely remove your Norton product.

Solution

To repair the cctrust.dll error that occurs when you install a Norton 2004 product over a previous version, disable ccRegVfy.exe from loading at system startup. To achieve this, perform the following steps:

1. Click Start and then select the Run command.
2. Next, in the Open box, type the msconfig command and then click the OK button.
3. In the System Configuration Utility box that displays, open the Startup tab.
4. Locate and clear the checkbox before ccRegVfy.exe.
5. Next, click the Apply button to save your changes, and then OK to exit the System Configuration Utility.
6. Restart your PC.

Error 2

When you start your system after updating the Norton Firewall, you may encounter the following error:

"CCregvfy.exe unable to locate DLL"

Cause of the Error

Generally, the above error occurs due to a missing cctrust.dll file.

Solution

To repair this error message, download the cctrust.dll file from a reliable and trustworthy free on-line DLL directory and paste the file into the %system% folder.

Note: %system% is a variable that points to the system folder. By default, if you are using Windows 95/98/ME it is C:\Windows\System, for Windows NT/2000 it is C:\Winnt\System32, and for Windows XP/Vista it is Windows\System32.

In the end, if you find that your Norton protective software is giving you a lot of trouble, you may switch to an error-free but equally potent protective software, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpySE.

Gapi32.dll Issues

Discussed here are some common gapi32.dll issues and the methods you can use to resolve them.

Gapi32.dll error in Microsoft Office 2000

When you run Norton WinDoctor on a computer with Office 2000 installed on it, you may receive the following error:

“Mapisrvr.exe. Cannot access the necessary file Gapi32.dll.”

Cause of the Error

This gapi32.dll error typically occurs because Norton WinDoctor is unable to locate the gapi32.dll file.

Workaround Solution

If you are not experiencing any problem with Windows or any other program, it is safe to ignore the above error message. You can do this by configuring Norton WinDoctor settings to ignore this error:

To achieve this, perform the following steps:

1. When the error is reported, go to the View menu of WinDoctor and click Advanced.
2. Next, right-click the error message and then click the Ignore Selected Problem option.
3. Close WinDoctor and then restart it.

Gapi32.dll error in Windows XP

The error given below may occur when you run Norton WinDoctor on a Windows XP computer:

“C:\Windows\System32\Mapisrvr.exe" cannot access a necessary file, "Gapi32.dll"”

Cause of the Error

This gapi32.dll error occurs on Windows XP when WinDoctor is unable to locate the gapi32.dll file in the Windows\System32 folder.

If you try to use WinDoctor to repair the above error, WinDoctor reports back that it cannot locate the gapi32.dll file, even when the file is present on your hard disk.

Solution

You can fix this issue by using either of the following methods:

Method 1: Copy the gapi32.dll file to Windows\System32 folder

To achieve this, perform the following steps:

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop.
2. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Mapi\1033\NT folder.
3. Next, right-click gapi32.dll and select Copy.
4. Next, navigate to C:\Windows\System32.
   Note: In the above example, C: is taken to be the drive on which Windows is installed. By default, Windows is installed on the C: drive. If you have Windows installed on some other drive, for example the D drive, then navigate to D:\Windows\System32.
5. Right-click the System32 folder and click Paste.
6. Restart your computer.

Method 2: Configure WinDoctor to ignore the above error

As the above error is reported due to an issue with WinDoctor and not because of any problem with Windows files, you can safely configure WinDoctor to ignore this error.  The steps to ignore the error are given in the first section of this article.

Apart from issues with WinDoctor, gapi32.dll errors, such as “gapi32.dll was not found” or “The file gapi32.dll missing” may also occur due to malware infection or registry issues.

Malware programs are known to corrupt DLL files by injecting invalid codes. If the copy of gapi32.dll on your PC is infected, programs may fail to access the file. To prevent gapi32.dll errors due to malware infection, install reliable antimalware software, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpySE.

Also, ensure that entries related to gapi32.dll in the registry remain valid. To ensure this, it is necessary that you regularly scan your registry, using reliable registry cleaning software, such as RegGenie, to remove invalid and corrupt entries from the registry.

The wmaudsdk.dll file is associated with Microsoft Windows Media Services from the Microsoft Corporation. The wmaudsdk.dll file is primarily used for reading, creating, and retrieving information regarding audio files that are encoded in WMA format.

Removal of the wmaudsdk.dll file may cause errors when you run your media player or audio file converter software.

By default, the wmaudsdk.dll file is located in %system% folder. However, wmaudsdk is also known to be created under the following filenames:

%ProgramFiles%\digital sound recorder\wmaudsdk.dll
%ProgramFiles%\xilisoft\wma mp3 converter\wmaudsdk.dll
%ProgramFiles%\xilisoft\cd ripper\wmaudsdk.dll
%ProgramFiles%\xilisoft\audio converter\wmaudsdk.dll
%ProgramFiles%\no1 dvd audio ripper\wmaudsdk.dll
%ProgramFiles%\mp3 to all converter\wmaudsdk.dll
%ProgramFiles%\midi2wav recorder\wmaudsdk.dll
%ProgramFiles%\easy video to audio converter\wmaudsdk.dll

Notes:

• %system% is a variable. It points to your system folder, which by default is C:\Windows\System32 for Windows XP/Vista, C:\Winnt\System32 for Windows NT/2000, and C:\Windows\System for Windows 95/98/ME.
• %Program% is a variable that refers to the Program Files folder. Typically, the path is C:\Program Files.

Wmaudsdk.dll – Memory Usage

Wmaudsdk.dll is a background DLL. It uses low memory space when running in the background and is not known to be a burden on your system’s resources.

Wmaudsdk.dll error when Running StreamBox Ripper

Issue

Streambox Ripper software is used to convert audio files. You may experience a wmaudsdk.dll error when you try to run StreamBox Ripper.

Solution

To fix the wmaudsdk.dll error, install the Windows Media codec support pack, wmaudioredist.exe, located in the StreamboxRipper2009 directory.

Wmaudsdk.dll was Not Found Error

You may receive the following error when you try to install or run a media player:

• “Wmaudsdk.dll was not found”
• “File wmaudsdk.dll is missing”

Cause of the Errors

Typically, the above error is caused due to either of the following reasons:

• Wmaudsdk.dll is missing from your system
• Malware infection
• Corrupt registry

Solution

Depending on the cause of the “wmaudsdk.dll not found or missing” error, you may perform any of the following steps to fix the error:

Download Wmaudsdk.dll from the Internet

If the above errors are the result of a missing wmaudsdk.dll file, download the missing DLL file from a reliable free online DLL directory and save it in its default location. After you have saved the wmaudsdk.dll, you need to register the DLL. To achieve this, perform the following steps:

1. Click Start and then select Run.
2. In the open box, type regsvr32 \wmaudsdk.dll and click the OK button.

Perform a malware scan

Malware, such as viruses, worms, and trojans deliberately corrupt  DLL files by altering the codes embedded in these files. If the wmaudsdk.dll file on your PC is infected, you may receive the “wmaudsdk.dll not found” error every time an application tries to access this DLL.

To prevent wmaudsdk.dll errors due to malware infection, perform a malware scan on your entire system using advanced protective tools, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpy.

Perform a registry scan

A corrupt registry may also cause recurring wmaudsdk.dll errors. If you suspect that invalid entries in the registry are the cause of wmaudsdk.dll errors, scan your registry using reliable and efficient registry cleaning software, such as RegGenie, to remove invalid and corrupt registry entries.

The Dhcpcsvc.dll file is a Windows file that is used to provide DHCP client services.  Dhcpcsvc.dll is known to be statically linked to the following files:

• msvcrt.dll
• ntdll.dll
• Secur32.dll
• USER32.dll
• RPCRT4.dll
• KERNEL32.dll
• ADVAPI32.dll
• iphlpapi.dll
• DNSAPI.dll
• WS2 32.dll

Being statically linked means that when dhcpcsvc.dll is loaded the above mentioned DLLs are also automatically loaded. If one or more of above DLLs are corrupt or missing, dhcpcsvc.dll will fail to load.

Also, given below is a list of files that are statically linked to the dhcpcsvc.dll file:

• mdhcp.dll
• dot3msm.dll
• routetab.dll
• dhcpqec.dll
• wzcsvc.dll

When any of the above files is loaded, dhcpcsvc.dll automatically gets loaded too.

Dhcpcsvc.dll Error

You may get the following error when you try to start the Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3 game on a computer that has either Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition installed:

“A required .dll file dhcpcsvc.dll was not found.”

Cause of the Error

This dhcpcsvc.dll error is reported when either of the following conditions holds true:

• Network software is not installed.
• Network software is installed but some of its installation files are missing, corrupt, or damaged.

Solution

To repair this issue, you need to install Dial-Up Networking on your Windows 98 computer. To achieve this, perform the steps illustrated below:

1. Go to Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel to open its corresponding window.
2. Next, double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
3. Next, on the Windows Setup tab, first click Communications, and then click Details.
4. Select the Dial-Up Networking check box.
   Note: In case you find that the Dial-Up Networking check box is already selected, clear the checkbox. Next, complete the steps listed below and then repeat all the steps. This will reinstall Dial-Up Networking and restore any missing files.
5. Click OK twice.
6. Finally, restart your computer.

You may also encounter dhcpcsvc.dll errors on your computer if the dhcpcsvc.dll file is corrupt. Malware infection is the biggest cause of corrupt DLLs. Malware programs, such as worms, trojans, and viruses deliberately edit or delete the codes embedded in DLL files and make them inaccessible.

If a malware has caused the dhcpcsvc.dll file to become corrupt, you may receive a dhcpcsvc.dll error every time an application tries to access this file. To repair dhcpcsvc.dll errors due to malware infection, scan your entire system using advanced protective tools, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpySE.

Apart from malware infection, a corrupt registry may also cause recurring dhcpcsvc.dll errors on your computer. To prevent this, regularly scan your registry, using a reliable registry cleaning tool, such as RegGenie. It is an easy-to-use but powerful tool that allows you to perform custom registry scans to identify and repair DLL errors.

Ac1st16.dll Error

You may receive the following error when you try to run AutoCAD or after you have installed/uninstalled an application:

“A required .DLL file, AC1ST16.DLL was not found”

Cause of the Error

This AC1ST16.DLL error occurs due to one of the following reasons:

• AutoCAD is unable to find the ac1st16.dll file on your computer even when the file is present on the hard disk.
• The ac1st16.dll file is missing from your computer

Resolution Methods

Depending on the cause of ac1st16.dll error, use either of the following methods to rectify the issue:

Method 1: Correct the PATH statement

To resolve the ac1st16.dll error, ensure that the folder in which the ac1st16.dll file is located is correctly mentioned in the PATH statement.

The file ac1st16.dll is located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared

Ensure that the PATH statement contains the exact path that is mentioned above.

To check the PATH statement, perform the steps illustrated below:

1. Right-click My Computer on your desktop and then select the Properties command.
2. Next, open the Advanced tab on the System Properties dialog box.
3. Next, click the Environment Variables button.
4. The path to the folder in which the ac1st16.dll file is located will be mentioned in the Value column.

Go through the listed path carefully and check to see if it is incorrect. Look for a spelling mistake or an extra slash in the PATH statement. Use the Edit button to correct the path if it is wrongly listed.

Method 2: Reinstall AutoCAD

In case the above error is due to a missing ac1st16.dll file, uninstall and then reinstall AutoCAD to rectify the ac1st16.dll error.

To uninstall AutoCAD from your computer, perform the steps illustrated below:

1. Click the Start menu and then click Control Panel.
2. Next, double-click the Add or Remove Programs.
3. In the Add or Remove Programs window, locate and select AutoCAD.
4. Next, click the Remove button to uninstall AutoCAD.

Alternatively, to uninstall programs from your system effectively and quickly, you may use a reliable and trustworthy third-party uninstaller tool, such as Perfect Uninstaller.

Apart from a missing ac1st16.dll file or an incorrect PATH statement, other common causes of ac1st16.dll errors are:

Incompatible Operating System

AutoCAD 2004 is not compatible with Windows95, Windows98, and Windows ME. You may encounter errors in ac1st16.dll file if you try to run AutoCAD on these operating systems.

Malware Infection

Malware, such as virus, worms, and trojans deliberately corrupt your DLLs by injecting invalid codes into DLL files. To prevent ac1st16.dll errors due to malware infection, install advanced protective software, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpySE and schedule regular virus/malware scans of your entire system.

Also, it is important that you ensure that your protective tools are regularly updated with the latest virus definitions and security updates.

Registry Issues

Corrupt or invalid registry entries may also lead to recurring ac1st16.dll errors. In fact, registry issues have often been found to be the root cause of DLL errors. To ensure that your registry stores only valid and required information, scan the registry regularly using a reliable registry cleaning utility, such as RegGenie.

You can use this tool to perform custom registry scans to identify and fix DLL errors, such as ac1st16.dll errors.

The uncdms.dll file is associated with the Windows Desktop Search Application that is used to find and preview different types of files, such as documents, email messages, photos, and music files on a computer.

By default, the uncdms.dll file is found in C:\Windows\System32 folder. The file is most commonly found in 143,872 bytes size.

Uncdms.dll Errors

When you start your system, you may encounter the following uncdms.dll errors:

• “Windowssearch.exe – cannot find the component. This application has failed to start because uncdms.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix the problem.”
• “The file uncdms.dll is missing.”

Common Causes of Uncdms.dll Errors

These Uncdms.dll errors may occur when the uncdms.dll file is removed or corrupted. Some of the common causes of uncdms.dll missing errors are:

• Missing uncdms.dll file
• Malware corruption
• Registry issues

Resolution Methods

Depending on the cause of the uncdms.dll error, you may use one of the following methods to fix the issue on your computer:

Method 1: Uninstall and reinstall Windows Desktop Search

The uncdms.dll file is installed on your PC when you download the Windows Desktop Search application. Problems with files of this application may cause a uncdms.dll missing error to appear on your system.

To uninstall the Windows Desktop Search from your computer, you need to complete the following two tasks:

Task 1: Remove Windows Desktop Search from startup sequence

To achieve this, follow the steps below:

1. Click the Start menu and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type the msconfig command and then press Enter.
3. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click the Startup tab.
4. Locate and clear the checkbox for any option that is related to Windows Desktop Search or uncdms.dll.
5. Restart your computer.

Task 2: Uninstall the Windows Desktop Search Application

To uninstall the Windows Desktop Search using the Add or Remove Programs utility, perform the following steps:

1. Click the Start menu and select the Control Panel utility.
2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
3. In the Add or Remove Programs window, locate and select the Windows Desktop Search.
4. Next, press the Remove button.
5. Restart your computer.

Alternatively, to ensure quick and complete removal of programs, you may use a reliable third-party uninstaller tool, such as Perfect Uninstaller.

Next, you can install the Windows Desktop Search by downloading Windows Desktop Search for free from the Microsoft Download Center.

Method 2: Perform a Malware Scan

If the uncdms.dll error is occurring because of a malware infection, run a virus/malware scan of your complete system using reliable and advanced antimalware tools, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpy SE.

To prevent future DLL errors due to malware infection, ensure that your protective software is up-to-date with the latest virus definitions and security updates.

Method 3: Run a Registry Scan

If the above two steps do not fix the uncdms.dll error, it is recommended that you scan your registry using efficient registry cleaning software, such as RegGenie to ensure entries related to the uncdms.dll file in the registry are valid and correct.

Often, registry issues are found to be the root cause of most DLL errors. RegGenie is a powerful registry cleaning tool that allows you to perform custom registry scans to find and fix DLL errors.

The nssutil3.dll module belongs to Network Security Services from the Mozilla Foundation.

The nssutil3.dll file is known to exist in following file sizes:

• 87,368 bytes
• 41,984 bytes
• 81,920 bytes
• 87,552 bytes

Removal of the nssutil3.dll file may prevent you from loading the Firefox browser.

Nssutil3.dll issues with BitDefender and Bullgaurd

Certain protective software, such as BitDefender and Bullgaurd falsely report nssutil3.dll as a trojan and delete the file. As a result, users who have these protective tools installed on their computers may receive the following error, when they try to open the Firefox browser:

“This application failed to start because nssutil3.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.”

The error is not resolved when you download and install the nssutil3.dll file, as BitDefender or Bullgaurd will immediately delete the nssutil3.dll file again.

Resolution

To repair the error, update your protective tool with the latest virus definitions and reinstall Firefox. Try to open the Firefox browser again and see if the error is fixed.

If the error persists after updating the protective tool, make an exception for BitDefender or Bullgaurd to ignore the Firefox folder when performing a scan, and then reinstall Firefox.

If the above steps fail to resolve the issue, you may want to switch to a different protective tool or Internet browser.

Besides issues with certain protective software, other common reasons for a nssutil3.dll missing or nssutil3.dll not found error are:

• Missing nssutil3.dll
• Malware infection
• Registry issues

Depending on the cause of the nssutil3.dll error, you may perform the following steps to fix the nssutil3.dll missing or not found error:

Download nssutil3.dll from the Internet

If the nssutil3.dll error is occurring due to a missing nssutil3.dll file, download and install the nssutil3.dll file from a reliable and trustworthy online free DLL directory.

Perform a virus/malware scan

Malware, such as a virus and trojans deliberately corrupt DLLs by deleting or altering the codes embedded in them. If a malware has corrupted the copy of the nssutil3.dll file on your system, an nssutil3.dll error may be generated every time an application, such as Firefox, tries to access the infected file.

To fix nssutil3.dll errors occurring due to malware infection, scan and clean your entire system, using advanced security tools, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpySE. Also, to prevent future nssutil3.dll errors due to malware infection, regularly update your security tools with the latest virus definitions and security updates.

Run a Registry Scan

You may also receive recurring nssutil3.dll errors if the entries of this file in the registry are invalid, corrupt, or removed. Scan your registry regularly using reliable registry cleaning software, such as RegGenie, to ensure that the registry stores only valid and correct information. You can use RegGenie to perform custom scans to identify and rectify DLL errors, such as nssutil3.dll errors.

The s32evnt1.dll module is an event library created by Symantec and its main function is to monitor vital system information that is required by Symantec utilities to function properly.

By default, the s32evnt1.dll file is located in the %system% folder.

Here, %system% refers to the system folder, which is

• C:\Windows\System32 on Windows XP/Vista
• C:\Winnt\System32 on NT/2000
• C:\Windows\System on 95/98/ME

S32evnt1.dll Virtual Device Driver Failed DLL Initialization Error in Windows XP

When you start your Windows XP computer, you may encounter the following error message:

"\ S32evnt1.dll. An installable Virtual Device Driver failed DLL initialization”

Solution

To fix the above error, you need to complete the following two tasks:

1. Edit Virtual Device Drivers value in the registry.
2. Update the Symevent files.

Edit Windows XP Registry

Note: The steps illustrated below require you to edit the registry. Only proceed if you are comfortable in editing the registry. It is best that you make a registry back up before editing the registry. This will allow you to restore the registry in case any complications occur. You can backup the registry either manually or with the help of an advanced registry cleaning tool, such as RegGenie.

To edit the Windows XP registry, perform the following steps:

1. Click Start and the Run command.
2. In the Open box, type regedit and then press Enter.
3. Next, in the left pane of the Registry Editor window, locate the following key:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\VirtualDeviceDrivers

4. Next, in the right pane, locate and delete the VDD value.
5. In the left pane, right-click the VirtualDeviceDrivers key, select New, and then select Multi-String Value.
6. Type VDD as the name of the new value.
7. Finally, restart your computer.

Update the Symevent files

To update Symevent files on a 32-bit version of Windows XP, perform the following steps:

1. Download Sevinst.exe and save the file on your hard disk.
2. Next, click Start and then Run.
3. Next, in the Open box type cmd and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
4. In the Command Prompt window, use the “cd” command to change your directory to the folder in which you downloaded the sevinst.exe file. For example, use the command cd C:\Windows\Temp, if you downloaded the sevinst.exe in the Temp folder.
5. Next, depending on the version of Symantec Antivirus software you use, type either of the following commands and then press Enter.
   • For Symantec Antivirus 9.x or later, type sevinst.exe SAVCE
   • For Symantec Antivirus 8.x or earlier, type sevinst.exe NAVNT
6. Finally, restart your computer.

To update the Symevent files on a 64-bit version of Windows XP, perform the following steps:

1. Depending on the type of 64-bit processor you use, download either of the files:
• If you use AMD and Intel EM64T processors, download the Sevinst64×86.exe file.
• If you use Itanium processors, download the Sevinst64.exe file.

2. Next, save the file on your hard drive.
3. Next, open the Command Prompt window by running the CMD command at Start > Run.
4. In the Command Prompt window, use the “cd” command to change your directory to the folder where you downloaded the file.
5. Depending on the version of Symantec Antivirus program, perform either of the following:
   • If you use Symantec Antivirus 9.x or later, type either of the following command, depending on the file you downloaded and press Enter:
     sevinst64.exe SAVCE
     or
     sevinst64×86.exe SAVCE
   • If you use Symantec Antivirus 8.x or earlier, type sevinst64.exe SAVCE.

6. Restart your PC.

Follow the above steps to successfully resolve “S32evnt1.dll. An installable Virtual Device Driver failed DLL initialization” error on a 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP computer.

If your Symantec antivirus tool is giving you constant problems or you are facing recurring errors related to Symantec products, you may wish to opt for equally effective but less error-prone anti-malware software, such as Antivirus Plus and XoftSpy.