Openal32.dll Errors
There are several ways that openal32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Openal32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because openal32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\openal32.dllUnable to start the program because it lacks openal32.dll on your computer.The file openal32.dll is missing.The program can’t be started because openal32.dll is missing on your computer.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: openal32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
Openal32.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs when trying to play a video game, or when Windows starts or shuts down. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
How to Fix Openal32.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re presented to address the simpler 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 it with a free file recovery program. Just make sure it was working fine before you deleted it (i.e., it wasn’t corrupted or malicious). In that common folder, open the folder of the game where the openal32.dll error is being shown. Then, go into the folder called _CommonRedist and open OpenAL. There should then be a folder titled with numbers, like 2.0.7.0—in there is where you’ll find oalinst.exe. Open that EXE file to install the missing DLL. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
