Fixing Dsetup32.dll DLL Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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The development of Microsoft(R) DirectX for Windows(R) by Expansive Worlds prompted the latest creation of dsetup32.dll. It is also known as a DirectX Setup - 32-bit piece file (file extension DLL), which is classified as a type of Win32 DLL (Driver) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for dsetup32.dll was on 11/07/2011 inside War Rock Client 20111018. The latest file version for TheHunter 2013012301 is v4.9.0.0904 released on 01/23/2013.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of dsetup32.dll.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: dsetup32.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: DirectX Setup - 32-bit piece
Object File Type: Driver
File Operating System: Windows 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft(R) DirectX for Windows(R)
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1ad83
Code Size: 155648


What are dsetup32.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library dsetup32.dll Errors

dsetup32.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like dsetup32.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like mighost.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. TheHunter) could share the same dsetup32.dll 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 DLL 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 dsetup32.dll is attempted to be loaded either when TheHunter is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common dsetup32.dll errors include:

Your dsetup32.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with TheHunter), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, dsetup32.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading TheHunter, system crash while loading dsetup32.dll, 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.



How to Fix dsetup32.dll 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 dsetup32.dll 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the dsetup32.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

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

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for TheHunter 2013012301 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall TheHunter software.

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

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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 dsetup32.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the dsetup32.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your dsetup32.dll 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 dsetup32.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free dsetup32.dll files for every applicable version of TheHunter. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download dsetup32.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate TheHunter folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\directx\websetup\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\Autodesk\DWGTrueView_2019_Enu_64bit\3rdParty\DirectX\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\9FD00F3BB8A870112DAE464F555FCD5E7F9200C0\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\FarCryResearchDemo\FarCry_Research_Demo\directx9\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Temp\NeroInstallFiles\NERO20191102234416024\ISSetupPrerequisites\direct3d10.1Extensions9.29.952.3111D3dcsx\
    Show 9 more directories +
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Temp\NeroInstallFiles\NERO20191102234416024\ISSetupPrerequisites\direct3d10.1Extensions9.29.952.3111D3dx10\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Temp\NeroInstallFiles\NERO20191102234416024\ISSetupPrerequisites\direct3d10.1Extensions9.29.952.3111D3dx11\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Temp\NeroInstallFiles\NERO20191102234416024\ISSetupPrerequisites\direct3d10.1Extensions9.29.952.3111D3dx9\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Temp\NeroInstallFiles\NERO20191102234416024\ISSetupPrerequisites\direct3dHlslCompiler9.29.952.3111\
    Windows 10: C:\Autodesk\WI\Autodesk AutoCAD 2020\3rdParty\DirectX\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\dx62010\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\ACD Systems\ACDSee Home\23.0\DirectX9\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\GamersFirst\War Rock\files\redist\DXRedist Mar09\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\GamersFirst\War Rock\redist\DXRedist Mar09\
  4. 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 dsetup32.dll 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.



Download dsetup32.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying dsetup32.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Expansive Worlds typically does not release TheHunter DLL 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 dsetup32.dll and all other DLL files for TheHunter. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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