vga.dll Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing vga.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 vga.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

vga.dll file VGA 16 Colour Display Driver. 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 vga.dll related errors on your device. You can also download vga.dll file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, 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 vga.dll

4.1 List of vga.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	vga.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	VGA 16 Colour Display Driver

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	Neutral

Most common vga.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to vga.dll file. vga.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 vga.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

vga.dll

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

Problems related to vga.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 vga.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 vga.dll errors in just few steps?

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

vga.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 vga.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 vga.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 vga.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 vga.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the vga.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 vga.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 vga.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 vga.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace vga.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 vga.dll file.

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

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\

If the steps did not solve your vga.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 vga.dll

System Windows 7

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	8bec4d6ad2864edf68d9ad0c6aa6c6d1
	SHA1	1b9d32d7dad9280f4ff62bff41a14d70fd24a2fc
	SHA256	9708fc829ca75addc5921baadc191f5bbaf90612164f4efb042c002a05fc16b4
	CRC32	e0be7821
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename vga.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	07fa442c161607e4fe6ce936846ef807
	SHA1	a52535646eb65721062f82769693b7ed453c1d53
	SHA256	6223173e88774af78a220605883d6c80c67a105aceffa8af9c6e4093e46276c4
	CRC32	433f2df5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename vga.dll

System Windows XP

File size 9344 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	ecb7591870f8bfb1a4c17b718ad5a4aa
	SHA1	fa8b09cdeded6b393b160f04816354863caabfad
	SHA256	67e8d218f107f78f9c62999f560e47aec799e4b4dc4ab3ebc0dc61670bfe3e3d
	CRC32	8a5f7fb4
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\