In some cases, openal32.dll errors could indicate aregistryproblem, a virus or malware issue, or even ahardwarefailure.
How to Fix Openal32.dll Errors
Do not download openal32.dll from a “DLL download” website.
There are many reasons whydownloading a DLL file is a bad idea.
Restore openal32.dll from the Recycle Bin.
The easiest possible cause of a “missing” DLL file is that you’ve mistakenly deleted it.
Reinstall the programthat uses the openal32.dll file.
If the error pops up if you use a particular program, reinstalling the program should replace the file.
Try your best to complete this step.
If you’re seeing the DLL error with aSteamgame, openoalinst.exeto set up the missing DLL file.
Then, go into the folder called_CommonRedistand openOpenAL.
There should then be a folder titled with numbers, like2.0.7.0in there is where you’ll findoalinst.exe.
Open thatEXEfile to drop in the missing DLL.
If you could’t find that file in the folder above, try searching through the whole computer at once.
Windows' search tool works, but so do other file search utilities, likeEverything.
Install OpenALto download the official openal32.dll file.
The file will be copied to both the\System32\and\SysWOW64\folder under%systemroot%(which is usuallyC:\Windows).
Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system.
Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.
Update the driversfor hardware devices that might be related to openal32.dll.
The openal32.dll file is most likely related to audio, but still, this was just an example.
The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.
Test your memoryand thentest your hard drive.
If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory orreplace the hard driveas soon as possible.
Repair your installation of Windows.
Use afree registry cleanerto repair related issues in the registry.
We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners.
Perform a clean installation of Windows.
This will erase everything from the hard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows.
If none of the steps above correct the openal32.dll error, this should be your next course of action.
All the information on your hard drive will be erased during a clean install.
Troubleshoot for a hardware problem if any openal32.dll errors persist.
After a clean install of Windows, your DLL problem can only be hardware related.
Openal32.dll Errors
There are several ways that openal32.dll errors can show up on your rig.
The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
