Gdi32.dll Errors
There are several ways gdi32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Gdi32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because gdi32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\gdi32.dllThe file gdi32.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: gdi32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again
Gdi32.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs or when Windows starts or shuts down. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The gdi32.dll 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 Gdi32.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re presented to address the simpler solutions 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 file recovery program. Fortunately, since gdi32.dll is associated with Microsoft’s graphics device interface (GDI), it’s provided by them, so System File Checker should restore it and fix any related errors. Although gdi32.dll probably isn’t provided by third-party programs since it’s a Microsoft Windows file, reinstalling the program that shows the error might help reassociate it with the DLL file. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
