Fmod.dll Errors
There are several ways fmod.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see them:
Fmod.dll Not Found. This application failed to start because fmod.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\fmod.dll. The file fmod.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: fmod.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
Fmod.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the fmod.dll 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, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
How to Fix Fmod.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed, which is from easier to solve to more difficult:
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 you deleted the file, and not your antivirus program (or it might contain malware). First, verify the integrity of the game files to make sure they’re installed correctly. Corrections will be made automatically if changes need to be made. If that doesn’t work, take note of what you did before you saw the fmod DLL error. If you recently installed a patch for the game, consider downloading the whole game and not just the patch. Using just the patch can throw an error against various DLL files, including fmod.dll. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
