Opengl32.dll download

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OpenGL Client DLL
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Since you decided to visit this page, chances are you’re either looking for opengl32.dll file, or a way to fix the “opengl32.dll is missing” error. Look through the information below, which explains how to resolve your issue. On this page, you can download the opengl32.dll file as well.

What is Opengl32.dll?

Opengl32.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 Opengl32.dll used for?

Opengl32.dll file, also known as OpenGL Client DLL, is commonly associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. It is an essential component, which ensures that Windows programs operate properly. Thus, if the opengl32.dll file is missing, it may negatively affect the work of the associated software.

What is Opengl32.dll is missing error mean?

There are multiple reasons that may cause opengl32.dll errors. These include Windows registry issues, malicious software, faulty applications, etc.

Error messages related to the opengl32.dll file can also indicate that the file has been incorrectly installed, corrupted or removed.

Other common opengl32.dll errors include:

  • “opengl32.dll is missing”
  • “opengl32.dll error loading”
  • “opengl32.dll crash”
  • “opengl32.dll was not found”
  • “opengl32.dll could not be located”
  • “opengl32.dll Access Violation”
  • “The procedure entry point opengl32.dll error”
  • “Cannot find opengl32.dll”
  • “Cannot register opengl32.dll”
opengl32.dll - System Error The program can`t start because opengl32.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix problem.

How to fix Opengl32.dll missing error?

If the “opengl32.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 opengl32.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 Opengl32.dll

Search through available versions of opengl32.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

Opengl32.dll, 17 available versions

Bits & Version File size Checksums
32bit 6.3.9600.17415 759.5 KB
MD5
MD5 531f1651931a9aafa3211c30f2a4cd1c
SHA1
SHA1 44fe8e7cb4470a4af26e64b83d05e79e4bc3782e
64bit 6.3.9600.17415 1.0 MB
MD5
MD5 60158210f0b8a50631029374e3c05c19
SHA1
SHA1 5a86079d961bb4ba98127f91b8a505909284fa51
32bit 6.3.9600.16384 720.0 KB
MD5
MD5 e5652cb0953b19f9bc2f93a74a60a3f9
SHA1
SHA1 fa6f6dc207311b54efa5acb9567aa90f3e0890b3
32bit 6.2.9200.16384 793.5 KB
MD5
MD5 5fc50e7bcb0d02a1174fd7e731a4b173
SHA1
SHA1 55863623cb3c010fff1fd4c07e1606652dbed580
32bit 6.1.7600.16385 773.0 KB
MD5
MD5 d1bbe227367ed791d5fcf08e132d2956
SHA1
SHA1 f5f19d8f38b0a03cf47db41a71860249f465eabc
64bit 6.0.6001.18000 1.1 MB
MD5
MD5 c7ee8f330c09be0f9ce4b4c3051b434e
SHA1
SHA1 b79b41f3be0a4eb8faaf2be27c688b9047e3f7bc
32bit 6.0.6000.16386 691.0 KB
MD5
MD5 b55e77bb01e85d2ca2c4b8424e1df345
SHA1
SHA1 2c854f0c7e770f38ba2c6d7761cf73eba7157737
32bit 5.1.2600.5512 697.0 KB
MD5
MD5 301c2364245db92f8ecfaf473c9a0bd8
SHA1
SHA1 418e69f850f2831e081b21b014e39ef9f031a686
32bit 5.1.2600.2180 697.0 KB
MD5
MD5 896e0b586f52c459349fdfc0d7eae367
SHA1
SHA1 039c32ba5f78af44f1a84966417b95492d7877bd
32bit 5.1.2600.2180 697.0 KB
MD5
MD5 f78a67e88f98d4cc871e6f3068343f00
SHA1
SHA1 e621aa16a4dadb5de6ed1580db108d601a4cf942
64bit 10.0.17134.1 1.0 MB
MD5
MD5 b8db21516b088afd9b0242741f435c71
SHA1
SHA1 1234ccb52557e2557dff59dccf49df670c793792
64bit 10.0.15063.0 1.0 MB
MD5
MD5 5bb1fddad4ad903648d675895ce6b07b
SHA1
SHA1 9cd0bcaa0aa6251f7cca507f79ecb92c740409b8
32bit 10.0.15063.0 758.5 KB
MD5
MD5 5c46ce9d94a32b9b4ce0504e26063a96
SHA1
SHA1 7e2f6f11dfbe3715e17a386b3c28ebd73f7982b6
32bit 10.0.14393.0 768.5 KB
MD5
MD5 22331fd3ddd5ad8a9bf8ef609cf613ff
SHA1
SHA1 35c4aa2c534c22232dbf633c0dede42f0bd8a53a
64bit 10.0.14393.0 1.0 MB
MD5
MD5 9b58700477a62104e21266c23e67cc93
SHA1
SHA1 ac12bc98316d056f6255ebb24f127461f64c2f80
64bit 10.0.10586.0 1.0 MB
MD5
MD5 9b457c3aa23a0a6cbc8f7a42bf630a0f
SHA1
SHA1 a0d43a58ef97771f4ab9349d2e0929a678a0ad79
32bit 10.0.10586.0 769.0 KB
MD5
MD5 c826ad6e4c1052067ce557a11c5274b7
SHA1
SHA1 f6e966331d774c3aee0fe7ab1964e5b6dcecc641

How to choose the correct version of Opengl32.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 Opengl32.dll file?

To repair the “opengl32.dll is missing” error, put the file inside the application/game installation folder. Alternatively, you can place the opengl32.dll file within the Windows system directory.

How to register Opengl32.dll?

If putting the missing opengl32.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 opengl32.dll” and press Enter.

Method 2: Fix the missing Opengl32.dll error automatically

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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 2: Install the application
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  • 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 opengl32.dll error

Sometimes opengl32.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.

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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 Opengl32.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 Opengl32.dll file by performing System Restore

System Restore is very useful when you want to fix opengl32.dll error. Using the "System Restore" function, you can choose restore Windows to the date when the opengl32.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 opengl32.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 opengl32.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 opengl32.dll error should be resolved.

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