Microsoft Windows ACM msgsm32.acm

Repair Msgsm32.acm Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/28/2025
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msgsm32.acm uses the ACM file extension, which is more specifically known as a Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODEC for MSACM file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Driver) file, created for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

The first version of msgsm32.acm for Windows Vista was introduced on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The latest file update released for Windows 10 was on 07/29/2015 [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)]. msgsm32.acm is included in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista versions.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple ACM file troubleshooting, and list of free msgsm32.acm downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	msgsm32.acm
File Extension:	ACM file extension
Description:	Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODEC for MSACM
Object File Type:	Driver
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x5360
Code Size:	20480

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File Info	Description
File Size:	35 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:39+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2092:08:25 00:46:35+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	20480
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x5360
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Driver
File Subtype:	8
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODEC for MSACM
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio CODEC for MSACM
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	msgsm32.acm
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are msgsm32.acm Error Messages?

msgsm32.acm Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with msgsm32.acm. Most of the issues concerning acm files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of msgsm32.acm errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg. Windows update) issues. Some of these errors include:

msgsm32.acm could not be found.
msgsm32.acm failed to load.
The file msgsm32.acm is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - msgsm32.acm.

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: msgsm32.acm.

:( Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now needs to restart. You can search for the error online: [BSOD] (msgsm32.acm).

STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (msgsm32.acm) STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (msgsm32.acm) STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (msgsm32.acm) STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (msgsm32.acm) STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (msgsm32.acm) STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (msgsm32.acm)

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter msgsm32.acm BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (Windows), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to msgsm32.acm Blue Screen of Death errors. Therefore, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

GEEK TIP : As a rule of thumb, it's always a good idea to create a Windows "Snapshot" backup / System Restore Point before making any hardware or software changes to your computer. That way, it's very easy to restore your system in the unfortunate event you encounter a msgsm32.acm Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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How to Fix msgsm32.acm Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your msgsm32.acm issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the msgsm32.acm error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing msgsm32.acm file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt msgsm32.acm files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for msgsm32.acm issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many msgsm32.acm error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the msgsm32.acm error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your msgsm32.acm File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate msgsm32.acm file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free msgsm32.acm files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download msgsm32.acm Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

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

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve msgsm32.acm problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download msgsm32.acm Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying msgsm32.acm to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows ACM files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing msgsm32.acm and all other ACM files for Windows. An incorrectly installed ACM file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

msgsm32.acm

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	36232
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	7bbc063ae33decfb1eacb4bab757ce79
SHA1 Checksum:	ae0cf1502ecbe987f30772c5dcda4e3843485cc4
SHA256 Checksum:	cc37ffc2843a9a0e735e23b54acc5614fd90bfeb501af9c6a6493730ce125ccd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

msgsm32.acm

5.1.2600.0

5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.0
File Version:	5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
File Size:	19968
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	3a9846e207dafc13009c048a2f6f8c2a
SHA1 Checksum:	48ae80f47e1543564d0313bd883845e87d334736
SHA256 Checksum:	cb2512b5ddf2871b5d1f00227837bcd8d32226ffe93eaa03948a270f89de023f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	4096
Linker Version:	7.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

msgsm32.acm

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	28672
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	50ed01a269ab871845e3b027962c189c
SHA1 Checksum:	803d7a919977f78dc9bc3671ec7f1b6948f4d231
SHA256 Checksum:	e8c90c76b3a44536d7e952997365a722afe94f7f4a5bacb99b13828e8c41946e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	5120
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

msgsm32.acm

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	23040
MD5 Checksum:	13acfd3f412cd31aca8387911c80a9e2
SHA1 Checksum:	4bb30adf2229388720522d4380c9979308367577
SHA256 Checksum:	331c0f1472ffa7b3ee82cbd5b9bec314da68c84b3e0254476ed9fe8e62ee2b59
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

msgsm32.acm

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	36136
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	d0e0faf62205d9ae0bd0f34ecdefaaaf
SHA1 Checksum:	a7eccdc722f58c971579217eab104845c08bf693
SHA256 Checksum:	01cb99822d3c28f4994af1ed08da5c6fa27ed7ded13c3e376a3341006dc9c566
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

msgsm32.acm

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	24064
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	a9f74318da9606749c16962596e68d31
SHA1 Checksum:	2af805817aa4b6b33cf06683b81a27b7be410bda
SHA256 Checksum:	aa45dca6a9ef9ca7ae6cf1dcb18f0e9803c9750b1454c40300e1851000d3beab
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	5120
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

msgsm32.acm

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	29184
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	e5b9a2fa94d21c44da2b898dc326b0c2
SHA1 Checksum:	4d8ad4576476cae6c8bc9a4e4661d1a26f2f9a35
SHA256 Checksum:	be6930b076e8a493082bb71797c07ae6b831029095d3666eb606bbfdabd53fd9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	5120
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

msgsm32.acm

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	23552
MD5 Checksum:	ae796d3fd1c69ce62bb6afacdfb950aa
SHA1 Checksum:	89f1c80532fe72e867edc03daa2e5de7dc3cba7a
SHA256 Checksum:	83731776ee080cb5c3db3121c508f0bcb123d8d40abe29c648f2c9964312a62c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
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imaadp32.acm	Microsoft Audio Compression Manager Codec	Windows Vista	17408	C:\Windows\Boot\EFI\

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