How To Fix Msxml6 Dll Is Missing Or Not Found Errors

In some cases, msxml6.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a malware issue, like a virus infection, or even a hardware failure.

Msxml6.dll Errors

There are several ways msxml6.dll error messages might be phrased, depending on the cause of the problem:

Msxml6.dll Not FoundThe file msxml6.dll is missingThis application failed to start because msxml6.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\msxml6.dllCannot open type library file: ‘msxml6.dll’: No such file or directoryCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msxml6.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] againError: “C:\Windows\System32\msxml6.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again”

These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, or when Windows starts or shuts down. Noting at what point your msxml6.dll error shows up is an important piece of information that will be helpful during troubleshooting.

How to Fix Msxml6.dll Errors

Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the more likely fixes 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 msxml6.dll with a free file recovery program. If using Windows Update doesn’t fix the DLL error, try downloading the msxml6.dll file through the link above. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.