What is npswf32.dll?
The npwf32.dll module is associated with shockwave Flash plug-in for web browsers and was originally published by Macromedia Inc. Current publishers of the DLL file include Mozilla, Opera Software and Adobe Systems Incorporated.
The default location of the npswf32.dll file is C:\program files\opera\program\plugins\npswf32.dll. However, you may also find it in C:\Program Files\Browser Name\plugins or C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash folders.
Issues associated with npswf32.dll
Npswf32.dll may cause your browser to crash, especially if you are using Netscape 7.2 or older versions of Opera or Firefox browsers. You may use one of the following solutions to resolve this issue:
- Install the latest browser
You may be receiving this error because your browser is unable to connect properly with the new plug-in versions of the Flash Player.
You may resolve the issues by installing the latest version of your Web browser. If you are using Netscape 7.2 version, switching to Netscape 8 should correct the problem. Similarly, Opera and Firefox users should switch to Opera 8.X and Mozilla Firefox 2 respectively. - Use the current version of npswf32.dll
The above problem may also occur if are using an older version of the npswf32.dll file. If that is the case, you must promptly replace the file with the current version of the npswf32.dll file. Installing the current version of the file should put an end to the browser crashing problem. You may be able to obtain this new file version:- By installing the latest Flash Player version (Recommended)
- Copying the file from another computer with similar configuration.
- Downloading and installing the file from the Internet (Use only when nothing else works)
Common npswf32.dll error messages:
Mentioned below are few common npswf32.dll error messages that you may encounter during system startup or shutdown. You may also receive these error messages when you try to run or install an application or program.
Error Message: ?Npswf32.dll Not Found"
Error Message: "This application failed to load because npswf32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may correct this problem."
Error Message: "The file npswf32.dll is missing."
Cause of the Errors
These errors are generally caused due to missing or corrupt npswf32.dll file. At times, registry problems or malware infections may also generate the above error messages.
Resolution Steps
Discussed below are a few steps that you can follow to correct missing npswf32.dll errors:
- Download npswf32.dll file from the Internet
If you see that the npswf32.dll file is missing from your system, you can download npswf32.dll file from a reliable Internet source. Alternately, you may also copy the file from another computer. Before you do this, ensure that the computer from which you are copying the file has similar configuration as your PC. - Perform a virus/malware scan of your entire system
Malware programs, such as virus, Trojan, worms, adware and spyware often delete or edit important files, causing a plethora of errors on an unprotected system. To ensure malware infection is not the cause behind npswf32.dll error, install and run a complete scan of your system using a reliable antivirus and antispyware tool. - Perform regular registry repair and maintenance activities
You may be receiving the npswf32.dll error if the entries related to this file in the registry are missing, corrupt or invalid. To ensure only correct entries are stored in the registry, perform regular registry scans, using a reliable registry cleaning tool, such as RegServe. It is a powerful yet simple to use tool and allows you to remove invalid entries and carry out other registry maintenance activities in a jiffy.