Winmm.dll download

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MCI API DLL
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Since you decided to visit this page, chances are you’re either looking for winmm.dll file, or a way to fix the “winmm.dll is missing” error. Look through the information below, which explains how to resolve your issue. On this page, you can download the winmm.dll file as well.

What is Winmm.dll?

Winmm.dll a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file, developed by Microsoft, which is referred to essential system files of the Windows OS. It usually contains a set of procedures and driver functions, which may be applied by Windows.

What is Winmm.dll used for?

Winmm.dll file, also known as MCI API DLL, is commonly associated with Operativsystemet Microsoft® Windows®. It is an essential component, which ensures that Windows programs operate properly. Thus, if the winmm.dll file is missing, it may negatively affect the work of the associated software.

What is Winmm.dll is missing error mean?

There are multiple reasons that may cause winmm.dll errors. These include Windows registry issues, malicious software, faulty applications, etc.

Error messages related to the winmm.dll file can also indicate that the file has been incorrectly installed, corrupted or removed.

Other common winmm.dll errors include:

  • “winmm.dll is missing”
  • “winmm.dll error loading”
  • “winmm.dll crash”
  • “winmm.dll was not found”
  • “winmm.dll could not be located”
  • “winmm.dll Access Violation”
  • “The procedure entry point winmm.dll error”
  • “Cannot find winmm.dll”
  • “Cannot register winmm.dll”
winmm.dll - System Error The program can`t start because winmm.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix problem.

How to fix Winmm.dll missing error?

If the “winmm.dll is missing” error occurs, you may use one of the methods below – manual or automatic – to solve the problem. The manual method assumes that you download the winmm.dll file and put it inside the game/application installation folder, while the second method is much easier as it allows you to automatically fix the error with minimum effort.

Method 1: Download Winmm.dll

Search through available versions of winmm.dll from the list below, select the correct file and press the “Download” link. If you cannot decide which version to choose, read the article below or use the automatic method to resolve the issue

Winmm.dll, 14 available versions

Bits & Version File size Checksums
32bit 6.3.9600.16384 125.6 KB
MD5
MD5 8a606c90276dcac67f3d45a0a235ecd6
SHA1
SHA1 1dabd448babfab2f9e5a833d4d5330ed40319220
32bit 6.2.9200.16642 122.5 KB
MD5
MD5 0e38a984be8c1f4a095b4a4e8ba1eb23
SHA1
SHA1 8a59674bb8d7f6a647ea15fdd07b829abc60b707
32bit 6.1.7601.17514 189.5 KB
MD5
MD5 d5aefad57c08349a4393d987df7c715d
SHA1
SHA1 41905c387fa657d91da8a743abc04b6c11a38b52
32bit 6.1.7600.16385 189.5 KB
MD5
MD5 26a634b2e0fd87f23541ad13a503ca72
SHA1
SHA1 375eade80ce972027071119762a2cfbdeba1e655
64bit 6.0.6001.18000 207.0 KB
MD5
MD5 bfd7bae538c981166add21d61710b100
SHA1
SHA1 e3cce07f7e5f76e02361305e0c6313b1d77ef056
32bit 6.0.6001.18000 185.5 KB
MD5
MD5 eefe4228157ce404f4a69da90f288eca
SHA1
SHA1 2c348b5659ad2118a5484716b7a52ead0a145aec
32bit 5.1.2600.5512 172.5 KB
MD5
MD5 b282349de03532dd4cb68faa85e131b0
SHA1
SHA1 98b5e7de251bd6394cc77011a462eb0e98041e94
32bit 5.1.2600.2180 172.5 KB
MD5
MD5 0923eff852a41dbe4cbc274fbc6bf49f
SHA1
SHA1 a359dce178d5a5a16a8cf9324e142f26221d2b46
32bit 5.1.2600.2180 172.0 KB
MD5
MD5 90fdaa22f38d9e911f91fa3b8a1f7e5d
SHA1
SHA1 cb523bc4f80955dbf89bfdbdd813e8f1a1d68c29
32bit 4.3.0.1998 64.0 KB
MD5
MD5 b14717f245b8158041869e068fb99cca
SHA1
SHA1 3558ee58f6142f4fcab479fc179308d4a510ae23
32bit 10.0.14393.0 132.2 KB
MD5
MD5 2cdb8e874f0950ea17a7135427b4f07d
SHA1
SHA1 73b16f132eb0247ea124b6243ca4109f179e564c
64bit 10.0.14393.0 121.6 KB
MD5
MD5 f16410f5d557337b05cf4f93691ec106
SHA1
SHA1 777af463ca2bf5419b2ef974d73ff58cc1df5a13
32bit 10.0.10586.0 131.2 KB
MD5
MD5 4875a62de7dbb832e232f37858b3e0f4
SHA1
SHA1 8199acd303cdf0e1fdd77bed7e26c6209cc7488c
64bit 10.0.10586.0 119.1 KB
MD5
MD5 8e1621aa8f1e227873f41d1aece13ef3
SHA1
SHA1 d6d0c96f144e4bfa906f98e441160312522aedcd

How to choose the correct version of Winmm.dll?

First, look through descriptions in the table above and select the proper file for your program. Pay attention to whether it’s a 64-, or 32-bit file, as well as the language it uses. For 64-bit programs, use 64-bit files if they are listed above.

It’s best to choose those dll files which language corresponds to the language of your program, if possible. We also recommend downloading the latest versions of dll files for an up-to-date functionality.

Where to place the Winmm.dll file?

To repair the “winmm.dll is missing” error, put the file inside the application/game installation folder. Alternatively, you can place the winmm.dll file within the Windows system directory.

How to register Winmm.dll?

If putting the missing winmm.dll file into the proper directory doesn’t solve the problem, you’ll have to register it. To do so, copy your DLL file to the C:\Windows\System32 folder, and open a command prompt with admin rights. There, type “regsvr32 winmm.dll” and press Enter.

Method 2: Fix the missing Winmm.dll error automatically

With WikiDll Fixer you can automatically repair winmm.dll errors. The utility will not only download the correct version of winmm.dll for absolutely free and suggest the right directory to install it but also resolve other issues related to the winmm.dll file.
  • Step 1: Click the “Download App. ” button to get an automatic tool, provided by WikiDll.
  • Step 2: Install the utility by following simple installation instructions.
  • Step 3: Launch the program to fix your winmm.dll errors and other issues.
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Method 3: Update drivers to restore missing .dll files

Driver updates for the Windows operating system, as well as for network adapters, monitors, printers, etc., can be independently downloaded and installed from the Windows Update Center or by using specialized utilities.

OPTION 1 - Automatic Device Drivers Update

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  • Step 1: Download the Outbyte Driver Updater
  • Step 2: Install the application
  • Step 3: Launch the app
  • Step 4: Driver Updater will scan your system for outdated and missing drivers
  • Step 5: Click Update to automatically update all drivers

OPTION 2 - Manually Update Device Drivers

  • Step 1: Go to Taskbar' search box - write Device Manager - choose Device Manager
  • Step 2: Select a category to look at the devices' names - make right-click the one that needs to be updated
  • Step 3: Choose Search automatically for updated driver software
  • Step 4: Look at Update Driver, and select it
  • Step 5: Windows might not be able to find the new driver. In this case, the user can see the driver on the manufacturer's website, where all the necessary instructions are available

Method 4: Scan your PC for malware to fix winmm.dll error

Sometimes winmm.dll error can happen because of malware on your computer. The malicious software can intentionally corrupt DLL files in order to substitute them with its own malicious files. Therefore, your number one priority should be to scan your computer for malware and eliminate it as soon as possible.

OPTION 1 - Windows Defender

The new version of Windows 10 has a built-in application called "Windows Defender", which allows you to check your computer for viruses and remove malware, which is difficult to remove in a running operating system. In order to use the Windows Defender Offline scan, go to the settings (Start - Gear icon or Win + I key), select "Update and Security" and go to the "Windows Defender" section.
How to use Windows Defender Offline Scan
  • Step 1: Press Win key or click on Start and click on Gear icon. Alternatively press Win + I key combination.
  • Step 2: Select Update and Security option and go to Windows Defender section.
  • Step 3: At the bottom of the defender settings there is the checkbox " Windows Defender Offline scan". To start it, click "Scan Now". Note that you have to save all unsaved data before rebooting your PC.

After clicking “Scan Now” burton, the computer will reboot and automatically start searching viruses and malware. Upon completion of the scan, the computer will restart, and in the notifications, you will see a report on the completed scan.

OPTION 2 - Outbyte Antivirus

Outbyte products are one of the most popular and effective to fight malware and unwanted programs, and they will come in handy even when you have a high-quality third-party antivirus installed. Scanning in the new version of Malwarebytes can be performed in real time and manually. To initiate manual scan please follow the steps below:
  • Step 1: Launch the Outbyte program and click Scan Now button. Also, you can select Scan option on the left side of the program’s window and click Full Scan. The system will begin scanning and you will be able to see the scan results.
  • Step 2: Select items that you want to quarantine and press “Quarantine Selected” button. When quarantined, you may be prompted to reboot the computer.
  • Step 3: After the program has been restarted, you can delete all quarantined objects by going to the appropriate section of the program or restore some of them if it turned out that after quarantining something from your software began to work incorrectly.

Method 5: Fix Winmm.dll missing error with System File Checker (SFC)

Many users are familiar with the sfc / scannow system file integrity check command, which automatically checks and fixes protected Windows system files. To execute this command, you have to run command prompt as administrator.
  • Step 1: Start the command line as an administrator in Windows by pressing Win key on your keyboard and typing "Command Prompt" in the search field, then - right-click on the result and select Run as administrator. Alternatively, you can press Win + X key combination which will open the menu where you can select Command Prompt (Admin).
  • Step 2: Type sfc / scannow while in Command Prompt and hit Enter.

After entering the command, a system check will begin. It will take a while, so please be patient. Once operation is complete you will get the message “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.” or “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them”.

Keep in mind that System File Checker (SFC) cannot fix integrity errors for those system files that are currently being used by operating system. To fix these files you have to run SFC command through the command prompt in the Windows recovery environment. You can get into Windows Recovery Environment from the login screen, by clicking Shutdown, then holding down the Shift key while selecting Restart.

In Windows 10, you can press Win key, select Settings > Update & security > Recovery and under Advanced Startup, click Restart now. You can also boot from the installation disk or bootable USB flash drive with the Windows 10 distribution. On the installation screen select your preferred language and then select “System Restore”. After that, go to “Troubleshooting” > “Advanced Settings” > “Command Prompt”. Once in Command Prompt type the following command: sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows where C is the partition with the installed operating system, and C: \ Windows is the path to the Windows 10 folder.

This operation will take a while and it is important to wait until it is complete. When finished, close the command prompt and restart the computer as usual.

Method 6: Fix corrupted Winmm.dll file by performing System Restore

System Restore is very useful when you want to fix winmm.dll error. Using the "System Restore" function, you can choose restore Windows to the date when the winmm.dll file was not damaged. Thus, restoring Windows to an earlier date cancels changes made to system files. Please follow the steps below to roll back Windows using System Restore and get rid of winmm.dll error.
  • Step 1: Press the Win + R keys combination to launch Run dialog.
  • Step 2: Type rstrui in the Run text box and click OK or hit Enter. It will open the system recovery utility.
  • Step 3: The “System Restore” window may include the “Choose a different restore point” option. If so, select this option and click Next. Check the “Show more restore points” checkbox to see a complete list of dates.
  • Step 4: Select a date to restore Windows 10. Keep in mind that you need to select a recovery point that will restore Windows to the date when the winmm.dll error message did not appear.
  • Step 5: Click the "Next" button and then click "Finish" to confirm your restore point.

At this point, your computer will reboot normally and boot up with restored version of Windows, and winmm.dll error should be resolved.

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