## dciman32.dll Couldn't Be Located? Here's How to Fix It Dciman32.dll errors are caused by situations that lead to the removal or corruption of Microsoft's Display Control Interface (DCI) Manager[DLL file](https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-dll-file-2625852) . In some cases, dciman32.dll errors could indicate a [registry](https://www.lifewire.com/windows-registry-2625992) problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a [hardware](https://www.lifewire.com/computer-hardware-2625895) failure.

The dciman32.dll error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems , includingWindows 11 ,Windows 10 , Windows 8 , Windows 7 , Windows Vista , Windows XP , and Windows 2000.

## How to Fix Dciman32.dll Errors

Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the simpler solutions first.

Do not download dciman32.dll from a “DLL download” website. There are many reasons whydownloading a DLL file like that is a bad idea . If you need a copy of this file, it’s best to obtain it from its original, legitimate source.

1. Restore dciman32.dll from the Recycle Bin . The easiest possible cause of a “missing” dciman32.dll file is that you’ve mistakenly deleted it.
   If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with afree data recovery program .
   Start Windows in Safe Mode to complete this step, or any of the following steps, if you’re unable to access Windows normally due to the error.
2. Run the sfc/scannow System File Checker command to replace a missing or corrupt copy of the dciman32.dll file. Since this DLL file is provided by Microsoft, the System File Checker tool should restore it.
   Try your best to complete this step. Restoring the original dciman32.dll file is a likely solution to this DLL error.
3. Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system . Some dciman32.dll errors could be related to a virus or other malware infection on your computer that has damaged the DLL file. It’s even possible that the error you’re seeing is related to a hostile program that’s masquerading as the file.
4. Use System Restore to undo recent system changes . If you suspect that the dciman32.dll error was caused by a change made to an important file or configuration,System Restore could solve the problem.
5. Reinstall the program that uses the dciman32.dll file . If the DLL error occurs when you use a particular program, reinstalling the program should replace the file or at least re-register the DLL file with the program.
6. Update the drivers for hardware devices that might be related to dciman32.dll. If, for example, you’re receiving a “The file dciman32.dll is missing” error when you play a 3D video game, try updating thedrivers for yourvideo card .
   The dciman32.dll file may or may not be related to video cards—this was just an example. The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.
7. Roll back a driver to a previously installed version if dciman32.dll errors began after updating a particular hardware device’s driver.
8. Install any available Windows updates . Manyservice packs and otherpatches replace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your computer. The dciman32.dll file could be included in one of those updates.
9. Test your memory and thentest your hard drive . We’ve left the majority of hardware troubleshooting to the last step, but your computer’smemory andhard drive are easy to test and are the most likely components that might cause dciman32.dll errors as they fail.
   If the hardware fails any of your tests,replace the memory orreplace the hard drive as soon as possible.
10. Repair your installation of Windows . If the individual dciman32.dll file troubleshooting advice above is unsuccessful, performing a startup repair or repair installation should restore all Windows DLL files to their working versions.
11. Perform a clean installation of Windows . This will erase everything from thehard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows. If none of the steps above correct the dciman32.dll error, this should be your next course of action.
    All the information on your hard drive will be erased during this step. Make sure you’ve made the best attempt possible to fix the dciman32.dll error using a troubleshooting step prior to this one.
12. Troubleshoot for a hardware problem if any dciman32.dll errors persist. After a clean Windows installation, your DLL problem can only be hardware related.

## 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.

## Causes of Dciman32.dll Errors

There are several ways dciman32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you could see:

• Dciman32.dll Not Found
• This application failed to start because dciman32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem
• Cannot find [PATH]\dciman32.dll
• The file dciman32.dll is missing
• Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: dciman32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again

Dciman32.dll is the DLL for theDisplay Control Interface Manager , which allows programs to use hardware acceleration. This means you might see dciman32.dll errors in applications that play videos or games.

The context of the dciman32.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.

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