Mapi32.dll Errors
There are several ways mapi32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages you might see:
Mapi32.dll Not Found.This application failed to start because mapi32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\mapi32.dll.The file mapi32.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: mapi32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.MAPI32.DLL is corrupt or the wrong version.
These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs or when Windows starts or shuts down. The context of the mapi32.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. Any of these error messages could apply to any program or system that uses the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
How to Fix Mapi32.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re presented to address the simpler solutions first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. Just make sure the file was working properly before it was deleted (i.e., it wasn’t malicious or corrupted). Search your computer for msmapi32.dll (not mapi32.dll). It should be here, but use a file search tool if you can’t find it: (1033 is for English versions) Now rename that file to msmapi32.old, and then open Outlook 2003. It will fix itself by replacing the now-missing msmapi32.dll file with a fresh version, and this should fix the error. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive.
