3 Steps to Download and Fix Msgslang.dll DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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DLL files such as msgslang.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a Messenger Language Specific Resources--English file, it was created for use in Messenger by Microsoft.

msgslang.dll was first released for Windows XP Operating System on 10/25/2001 with Windows XP. The latest version update [v4.6.0078] for MSN Explorer was 9.6.0 released on 05/11/2009. msgslang.dll is included in Windows 10 and Windows XP versions.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: msgslang.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Messenger Language Specific Resources--English
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Messenger
Legal Copyright: Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation 1997-2001
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x0000


What are msgslang.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library msgslang.dll Errors

msgslang.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like msgslang.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. MSN Explorer) could share the same msgslang.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 msgslang.dll is attempted to be loaded either when MSN Explorer is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common msgslang.dll errors include:

Your msgslang.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with MSN Explorer), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, msgslang.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading MSN Explorer, system crash while loading msgslang.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 msgslang.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 msgslang.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 msgslang.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall MSN Explorer 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 MSN Explorer 9.6.0 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

MSN Explorer 9.6.0

Microsoft Corporation

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 msgslang.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 msgslang.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 msgslang.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 msgslang.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free msgslang.dll files for every applicable version of MSN Explorer. 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 msgslang.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate MSN Explorer folder location:
    Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Messenger\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Messenger\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN Messenger\
  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 msgslang.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 msgslang.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying msgslang.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release MSN Explorer 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 msgslang.dll and all other DLL files for MSN Explorer. 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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