Download and Fix mcicda.dll

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing mcicda.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent mcicda.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

mcicda.dll file MCI driver for cdaudio devices. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of mcicda.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mcicda.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download mcicda.dll

4.1 List of mcicda.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mcicda.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	MCI driver for cdaudio devices

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common mcicda.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to mcicda.dll file. mcicda.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to mcicda.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

mcicda.dll is corrupted
mcicda.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - mcicda.dll
mcicda.dll file error
mcicda.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register mcicda.dll file:
mcicda.dll file could not be loaded
mcicda.dll file doesn't exist

mcicda.dll

Application could not be started because mcicda.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to mcicda.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing mcicda.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix mcicda.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

mcicda.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with mcicda.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to mcicda.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of mcicda.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to mcicda.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the mcicda.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the mcicda.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the mcicda.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace mcicda.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace mcicda.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded mcicda.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mcicda.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your mcicda.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows 10

File size 38912 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4c2682407bf13f1f4474d6ea3329c010
	SHA1	979cfa3850cc12ab7136644ac3880cfd116ee0b1
	SHA256	e44f71922df4def4c53e4673aaef83c72c06d55653795b88215627bd78af01ac
	CRC32	a811ad2d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 38912 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	550a1e173d8f13d92851ff9128fea29c
	SHA1	808e21311a9071cc0aaf19db33140d9793a52540
	SHA256	c771dc87c55731f1c0d078dd48d970554f780d3e94360d54f07fd9ced36e93e0
	CRC32	894f9ba0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows 8

File size 38400 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7f26079c8d5f850794746ed9787af98c
	SHA1	d701ba60f3cf4b2faeb2c8da9c4f3ceb577eef1c
	SHA256	e48cd7fc1b346b4f88d504febb43fa8f3943b28a4539c379632ca6ca88eca5f3
	CRC32	c9c006ba
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows 7

File size 38912 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1fcda65915e15a4410ac7912f1f93e03
	SHA1	42a690c2e82011cf41ec7982b26c9e4bbc705107
	SHA256	d847a717e9a195d51efe9412d175273a2736f14b47dfdda613172e1466c7bf86
	CRC32	8a0b553b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows 7

File size 48128 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	8a9c78a734ddf731fd4ee1178370775b
	SHA1	73fcac03112a1af09b3aaf5b01d21abc6cd40072
	SHA256	29477dd66fc76711e714f53235e13233ee6dd6aa16beb457946873f44c5f204f
	CRC32	b5691c2e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 38912 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	487af05283d53b8f29ca95cbc1a67d97
	SHA1	01dd5d8b17e4e529fd2aaf5feaa8779c4062d84f
	SHA256	f4110784e70dee1b5d8fd5c09f2ee50ee0e4d4748157557cba0122631b8289b6
	CRC32	5c5784a2
	Example file location	---

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 48128 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	a4be00f19a63939221501d9cb322408c
	SHA1	af34ed41c2a16416d92b0cb56257207752e5f7c0
	SHA256	4a5731c563562a71f2f3e9d8e9f6256a361e5359c01cb3afdc62565ea91e3f34
	CRC32	6fd74352
	Example file location	---

Filename mcicda.dll

System Windows XP

File size 17408 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	bb60963dd720b05988644d88c2a291b3
	SHA1	32e68d3b1985307da3e9bf497c5280eda5e75fff
	SHA256	3be32991c3288a97434e6a0207e243da25afa99346b04adce36f792620f2514d
	CRC32	123fa815
	Example file location	---