eTinysoft Total Video Converter CPL ac3filter.cpl

Ac3filter.cpl: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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ac3filter files, such as ac3filter.cpl, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the CPL file extension, developed by eTinysoft for AC3Filter.

The initial introduction of ac3filter.cpl released in Total Video Player 1.31 was for Windows 10 on 10/20/2008. The latest file update released for Total Video Converter 3.71 was on 09/07/2010 [file version 1.01a].

This article discusses complete file details, CPL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with ac3filter.cpl, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	ac3filter.cpl
File Extension:	CPL file extension
Description:	ac3filter
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
Comments:	Direct show audio decoder and processor filter
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	AC3Filter
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2002-2004 by Alexander Vigovsky
Developer:	eTinysoft
Software:	Total Video Converter
Software Version:	3.71

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xfe6d
Code Size:	184320

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File Info	Description
File Size:	408 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:29 17:20:56+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2004:05:25 15:06:56+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	6.0
Code Size:	184320
Initialized Data Size:	229376
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xfe6d
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.0.1.0
Product Version Number:	1.0.1.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:
File Description:	ac3filter
File Version:	1.01a
Internal Name:	ac3filter
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2002-2004 by Alexander Vigovsky
Product Name:	AC3Filter
Product Version:	1.01a
Comments:	Direct show audio decoder and processor filter
Legal Trademarks:
Private Build:

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What are ac3filter.cpl Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library ac3filter.cpl Errors

ac3filter.cpl is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like ac3filter.cpl, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like OneDriveSetup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Total Video Converter) could share the same ac3filter.cpl file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared CPL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when ac3filter.cpl is attempted to be loaded either when Total Video Converter is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common ac3filter.cpl errors include:

Access Violation at address - ac3filter.cpl.
ac3filter.cpl could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Converter\ac3filter.cpl.
Cannot register ac3filter.cpl.
Cannot start Total Video Converter. A required component is missing: ac3filter.cpl. Please install Total Video Converter again.
Failed to load ac3filter.cpl.
The application has failed to start because ac3filter.cpl was not found.
The file ac3filter.cpl is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because ac3filter.cpl was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your ac3filter.cpl file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Total Video Converter), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, ac3filter.cpl file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Total Video Converter, system crash while loading ac3filter.cpl, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix ac3filter.cpl 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 ac3filter.cpl 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 ac3filter.cpl error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Total Video Converter (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Total Video Converter software.

You can uninstall Total Video Converter software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Total Video Converter 3.71 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Total Video Converter software.

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

Total Video Converter 3.71

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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 ac3filter.cpl 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 ac3filter.cpl 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 ac3filter.cpl 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 ac3filter.cpl file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ac3filter.cpl files for every applicable version of Total Video Converter. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download ac3filter.cpl Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Total Video Converter folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Converter\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Player\
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 ac3filter.cpl 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 ac3filter.cpl Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ac3filter.cpl to your appropriate Windows system directory. eTinysoft typically does not release Total Video Converter CPL 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 ac3filter.cpl and all other CPL files for Total Video Converter. An incorrectly installed CPL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Total Video Converter 3.71

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ac3filter.cpl

1.0.1.0

1.01a

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AC3Filter
Software Version:	1.0.1.0
File Version:	1.01a
File Size:	417792
File Date:	10/29/2019
MD5 Checksum:	5473708a73f6096a043735d2e14676a7
SHA1 Checksum:	1916e683f5250b36b7bff3e9c8caa9d860625db2
SHA256 Checksum:	4222f0afdcf6770a066ff838aaeb7aeca73f5375f173e396c38dbaaad6bb98db
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Converter\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	229376
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/29/2019

Total Video Player 1.31

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ac3filter.cpl

1.0.1.0

1.01a

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AC3Filter
Software Version:	1.0.1.0
File Version:	1.01a
File Size:	417792
File Date:	10/29/2019
MD5 Checksum:	5473708a73f6096a043735d2e14676a7
SHA1 Checksum:	1916e683f5250b36b7bff3e9c8caa9d860625db2
SHA256 Checksum:	4222f0afdcf6770a066ff838aaeb7aeca73f5375f173e396c38dbaaad6bb98db
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Player\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	229376
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/29/2019

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