In some cases, xvidcore.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
Xvidcore.dll Errors
There are several different ways that xvidcore.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see xvidcore.dll errors:
Xvidcore.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because xvidcore.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\xvidcore.dllThe file xvidcore.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: xvidcore.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
The context of the xvidcore.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. Xvidcore.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. For example, because Freemake Video Converter, Any Video Converter, Magix software, and Miro use this DLL file, you might see an xvidcore.dll error message when trying to edit, convert, or play a video file.
How to Fix Xvidcore.dll Errors
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 whole lot more. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted xvidcore.dll but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover xvidcore.dll with a free file recovery program. Installing the Xvid software will put one xvidcore.dll file in each of these folders (or just the first one on some Windows installations): If you know where xvidcore.dll should be stored so that the program throwing the error can use it, try copying the file straight out of one of those folders and putting it wherever it needs to go. 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.
