No one is safe from errors in any operating system. But this article will focus on just one error in the Windows OS, and it is associated with the binkw32.dll library. We will examine this file in detail, provide the reasons for the error and give direct instructions on how to fix it.
Definition
Of course, before you talk about ways to solve the problem, you need to define the file itself, because you need to understand what we are dealing with.
So, the binkw32.dll file is a library, as evidenced by the DLL extension. This library is part of a package called The RAD Video Tools. In short, this library is responsible for correctly displaying some special effects in games. Therefore, you can only encounter an error caused by the absence or corruption of this file when starting games. Unfortunately, with such a problem, the application refuses to start, which means that the problem needs to be solved.
This definition is enough to understand what we are dealing with, now it’s worth talking directly about the causes of this problem, which we will do now.
Causes of occurrence
So why does the system give us an error related to the binkw32.dll library file? Everything is simple. Fortunately, there are only three reasons, and all of them are solved in the same ways, but later on the methods of troubleshooting, now about the reasons. Here is a list of them:
- The file was corrupted by a virus.
- The library has been deleted from the computer.
- The library version does not match the desired one.
The second and third reasons can be easily eliminated by the methods that will be indicated below, but if the library is affected by the virus, then everything is a little more complicated and confusing. The fact is that there is a virus on your computer that harms the binkw32.dll file, which means that even after reinstalling this library, it will continue to do so. But the solution is simple. Before following the instructions to resolve the error, you need to scan your operating system for malicious software, and if any is found, delete it. After that, you can proceed with the instructions.
Remedy number 1: install the package
So, the binkw32.dll library for Windows can be installed in four different ways. Now we’ll talk about how to do this using the package The RAD Video Tools, because it was previously said that it contains the library we need.
Unfortunately, the package was developed by a third-party company that is not part of Microsoft, but it can still be found on the Internet. All you need to do is download the package, and then install it. But there is one caveat, since it is freely available, attackers can make changes to the source code by placing a virus there. Therefore, take seriously the choice of a resource from where you download the package. Better after downloading it, check with antivirus.
Remedy number 2: self-loading and installing the library
The second method does not imply installing the whole package, on the contrary, with it we will install one library separately. Unfortunately, it also does not apply to official sites, that is, we will need to download it from third-party resources. Be just as extremely careful when choosing a "provider", so as not to pick up the virus. And we recommend checking the downloaded file with antivirus.
However, the library is installed in a slightly different way than a regular application; you need to know where to install binkw32.dll after loading. Yes, to install, you just need to move the file to the correct directory. Let’s now consider in detail where exactly it should be placed.
It all depends on the version of your Windows. If you use 32-bit, then the path will be: "C: \ Windows \ System32", if you use 64-bit, it will be as follows: "C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64".
Remedy number 3: download and install using the program DLL-Files.com
If you do not want to bother with downloading and installing the binkw32.dll library for Windows 7, the DLL-File.com program was invented specially for you. It allows you to download and install any library in automatic mode. All you have to do is tell her which library you need.
So, before executing the instructions, download and install this program on your computer. After that, launch it and follow these steps:
- Type binkw32.dll in the search box.
- Search.
- Click on the found library in the results.
- Click Install.
That's all, after that the library will be installed on your computer, and the games will start.
Remedy # 4: Download and Install Using DLL Suite
There is another similar program that allows you to install the library automatically. It is called DLL Suite. Download and install it on your PC, then do the following:
- With the program open, go to the "DLL Download" category.
- Run a search query with the word binkw32.dll.
- From the list of results, select the one you need.
- Click "Download" next to the version you need.
Next, a window appears in which you must specify the path. If you don’t know which one is needed, then leave it as it is, usually the correct one is specified by default.