eTinysoft Total Video Player DLL vcen.dll

3 Steps to Download and Fix Vcen.dll DLL Errors

Last Updated: 12/06/2023
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codec engine files, such as vcen.dll, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by eTinysoft for codec engine.

The initial introduction of vcen.dll released in Total Video Converter 3.71 was for Windows 10 on 09/07/2010. The most recent release for Total Video Player 1.31 launched on 10/20/2008 [version 3, 1, 1, 0 release].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vcen.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	codec engine
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
Comments:	20070719
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	EffectMatrix
Software Program:	codec engine
Legal Copyright:	Copyright ? 2007 EffectMatrix

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x3f9212
Code Size:	4259840

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File Info	Description
File Size:	7.4 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:29 17:20:59+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2007:08:07 06:32:51+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	6.0
Code Size:	4259840
Initialized Data Size:	4808704
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3f9212
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	3.1.1.0
Product Version Number:	3.1.1.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	EffectMatrix
File Description:	codec engine
File Version:	3, 1, 1, 0
Internal Name:	vcen
Legal Copyright:	Copyright ? 2007 EffectMatrix
Product Name:	codec engine
Product Version:	3, 1, 1, 0
Comments:	20070719
Legal Trademarks:
Private Build:

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What are vcen.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library vcen.dll Errors

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

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

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

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

You can uninstall Total Video Player 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 Player 1.31 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Total Video Player 1.31

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

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download vcen.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Total Video Player 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 vcen.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 vcen.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vcen.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. eTinysoft typically does not release Total Video Player 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 vcen.dll and all other DLL files for Total Video Player. An incorrectly installed DLL 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

vcen.dll

4.0.0.0

4, 0, 0, 0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	codec engine
Software Version:	4.0.0.0
File Version:	4, 0, 0, 0
File Size:	8122430
File Date:	10/10/2019
MD5 Checksum:	0c1346ee199e487a848082cabda603c5
SHA1 Checksum:	a21db4246876906d959782a0716ab91ecbe62892
SHA256 Checksum:	a80480c47040cd190844f52e6d4ed3242099516fe94dfb8a5b2215c072e8b7f9
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:	4362240
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/10/2019

Total Video Player 1.31

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vcen.dll

3.1.1.0

3, 1, 1, 0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	codec engine
Software Version:	3.1.1.0
File Version:	3, 1, 1, 0
File Size:	7729152
File Date:	10/29/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8d0f1743e9fd120555b51f1eb2491497
SHA1 Checksum:	84e4f89685a6ab4e5aef2364dbcee2faa9d5de2d
SHA256 Checksum:	ba54c0555fadb8c1f47c8e960be969370f7429772a8cb8237e3fa3a603704277
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:	4808704
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/29/2019

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Other Files Related to vcen.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	Total Video Player 1.31	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
SA.DAT	Game Data	Total Video Player 1.31	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
SA.DAT	Game Data	Total Video Converter 3.71	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	Total Video Converter 3.71	684126	C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.ini	Windows Initialization	Total Video Converter 3.71	29736	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\

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