Msxml4.dll Errors
There are several ways msxml4.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see.
Msxml4.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because msxml4.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\msxml4.dllThe file msxml4.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msxml4.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again
Msxml4.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
How to Fix Msxml4.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed 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 the file with a free data recovery program. MSXML will put the msxml4.dll file in a subfolder inside the C:\Windows\ folder. If the program that needs this DLL file doesn’t look for it in that folder specifically, then reinstalling should reconfigure the program to either install a new version of msxml4.dll or copy it from the Windows folder. In other words, don’t follow this step without first trying Step 2. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible. We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners. They’re included as an option here as a “last resort” attempt before the destructive step coming up next.
