Wmvcore.dll Errors
There are several ways wmvcore.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Wmvcore.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because wmvcore.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\wmvcore.dllThe file wmvcore.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: wmvcore.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, or when Windows first starts or shuts down. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, etc.
How to Fix Wmvcore.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed 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 the file with a free file recovery program. However, do this only if you’re sure the file was working properly before it was deleted (i.e., it wasn’t corrupted or malicious). The best way to do this (at least for Windows 10 N editions) is to install Media Feature Pack from Microsoft. See How to Tell If You Have Windows 64-bit or 32-bit if you’re not sure which link to choose on that page. If Windows isn’t fully updated, you’ll need to download the Media Feature Pack version that works on your specific Windows build. To do that, first check which version of Windows you’re running with the winver command through the Run dialog box (WIN + R), and then download the correct file from Microsoft that pertains to your version of Windows. For example, if you’re running version 1803, you’d want to choose that option on the download page. Some editions of Windows don’t include Windows Media Player by default, even though some third-party programs require some of its components, like the wmvcore.dll file. Installing Windows Media Player or the Media Feature Pack will add the DLL file to the computer and give other programs access to it, which will likely solve the problem. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
