Sony Creative Software Sony Movie Studio 13 DLL Ess.dll

Ess.dll: How to Fix DLL Errors, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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DLL files such as Ess.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a Sony PCMESS Module file, it was created for use in Sony PCMESS Module by Sony Creative Software.

Ess.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 08/31/2018 with Vegas Pro 16 16. The latest version update [vVersion 2.0 (Build 3014)] for Sony Movie Studio 13 was 13.0.189 released on 12/12/2014.

In this article, you will find detailed Ess.dll information, a DLL file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Ess.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Sony PCMESS Module
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
Software Program:	Sony PCMESS Module
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
Entry Point:	0x8163a
Code Size:	1617408

View Other Ess.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	2.4 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:24 09:21:10+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:11:25 19:38:33+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	1617408
Initialized Data Size:	851968
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x8163a
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	4.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.0.0.3014
Product Version Number:	2.0.0.3014
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
File Description:	Sony PCMESS Module
File Version:	Version 2.0 (Build 3014)
Internal Name:	PCMESS.DLL
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Sony PCMESS Module
Product Version:	Version 2.0 (Build 3014)

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What are Ess.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library Ess.dll Errors

Ess.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Ess.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Sony Movie Studio 13) could share the same Ess.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 Ess.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Sony Movie Studio 13 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Ess.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - Ess.dll.
Ess.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\bdmux\Ess.dll.
Cannot register Ess.dll.
Cannot start Sony Movie Studio 13. A required component is missing: Ess.dll. Please install Sony Movie Studio 13 again.
Failed to load Ess.dll.
The application has failed to start because Ess.dll was not found.
The file Ess.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because Ess.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your Ess.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Sony Movie Studio 13), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Ess.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Sony Movie Studio 13, system crash while loading Ess.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.

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How to Fix Ess.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 Ess.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):

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 Ess.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Sony Movie Studio 13 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

You can uninstall Sony Movie Studio 13 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 Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

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

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

Sony Creative Software

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 Ess.dll 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 Ess.dll 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 Ess.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 Ess.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Ess.dll files for every applicable version of Sony Movie Studio 13. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Ess.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Sony Movie Studio 13 folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\bdmux\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\bdmux\
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 Ess.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.

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

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Ess.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sony Creative Software typically does not release Sony Movie Studio 13 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 Ess.dll and all other DLL files for Sony Movie Studio 13. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Ess.dll

2.0.0.3014

Version 2.0 (Build 3014)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Sony PCMESS Module
Software Version:	2.0.0.3014
File Version:	Version 2.0 (Build 3014)
File Size:	2476856
File Date:	01/24/2020
MD5 Checksum:	cabf79ca60d3ff90ca65da6708a0aa52
SHA1 Checksum:	05702b1524c464f45a216386e92453669126bcfc
SHA256 Checksum:	3a42df96b756c16886d7b06a997703b7d6048502f1eec0ee5567121dd5201d54
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	851968
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/24/2020

Vegas Pro 16 16

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Ess.dll

2.0.0.3014

Version 2.0 (Build 3014)

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VEGAS PCMESS Module
Software Version:	2.0.0.3014
File Version:	Version 2.0 (Build 3014)
File Size:	7911744
File Date:	11/18/2019
MD5 Checksum:	f3f9c67c989da281bc11102ddce5b14d
SHA1 Checksum:	08e73221a2a3ba457c86418473bea3728be88472
SHA256 Checksum:	dd4f465f578300da34013e6e7d42be08fd07fac629d2d93a05322fe03737fcb1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\bdmux\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	6009344
Linker Version:	14.11
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/18/2019

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