It is a part of the Standard OpenAL (TM) Library that was developed by NVIDIA Corporation. It is described in the Standard OpenAL (TM) Implementation and most programs would need this package to operate efficiently. You are likely to experience error messages if the Openal32.dll is missing from your system. There are various ways in which this problem can be fixed and it is necessary to determine the causes of the problem. ‘

It comes in various versions depending on your windows operating system. Some of the 32-bit versions include 6.14.357.24, 0.9.5.1 and 6.14.357.22. The 32-bit 0.9.5.1 is described in the OpenAL32 while the other versions have the Standard OpenAL (TM) Implementation description.

What are the causes of Openal32.dll errors?

The error message can pop up on your screen when launching a video game. It can also appear when installing certain programs and attempting to run them after the install. The Openal32.dll errors can also be as a result of Windows registry or files that were either corrupted or damaged by a malicious software.

Some of the ways in which the error messages can appear in your phone include;

• “The file Openal32.dll is missing”
• “Openal32.dll not found”
• “This application failed to start because Openal32.dll is missing. Reinstalling the application can help fix the problem”
• “Cannot find Openal32.dll”

How can I fix the Openal32.dll errors?

• Reinstalling the problematic software

You can uninstall the program which uses the Openal32.dll and then reinstall it again. It will help to refresh the entire files if the initial folder was corrupted or damaged by a malicious program. It should be capable of providing a new Openal32.dll file needed by the corresponding application.

• Check the Recycle Bin

There are situations where you can delete the file accidentally and thus moved to trash. Open your recycle bin and search for the specific folder before clicking restore. It should replace the file in its rightful folder to allow the application to run efficiently after the launch.

• Perform a malware/virus scan

A comprehensive system scan for viruses and potential malware will be useful in detecting the underlying problem. It may have infected your files and corrupted all the essential folders that has the Openal32.dll.

• A clean Windows Installation

Installing your Windows Operating System for the second time will be useful in refreshing the entire files in your computer erasing any potential threats in the folders. Ensure that all the necessary softwares programs are installed before launching the game or application.

• Update your video card drivers

It will be useful in supporting your video game since it replaces the missing Openal32.dll file. You can also get the latest card as it should do the trick.