libvorbisfile.dll: download the file and fix the error

32-bit (x86) Game library Scanned by antivirus

libvorbisfile.dll is a library shipped with the games that use it (video, sound or game engine). Its official description: “libvorbisfile Dynamic Link Library”, by Xiph.org Foundation.

If it is missing or damaged, Windows displays for example: “The program can't start because libvorbisfile.dll is missing from your computer.” Two methods can fix the error, below.

Method 1 · quick · about 1 minute

Download only libvorbisfile.dll

Ideal if only this file is reported missing: you replace a single file, without reinstalling anything.

⇓ Download libvorbisfile.dll .zip file: the DLL + its instructions · downloaded 4,082 times

Version: 1.2.0
Architecture: 32-bit (x86)
Size: 120.25 KB
Publisher: Xiph.org Foundation

Then:

Extract libvorbisfile.dll from the zip file and copy it to the folder of the program showing the error (where its .exe file is).
Still getting the error? Copy it to C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (64-bit Windows) or C:\Windows\System32 (32-bit Windows), then restart.

SHA-256: 6fc78d8abf8683a91d25166732085d5f934003150087b3d435bbc19e532a7994 · Check on VirusTotal · Product: libvorbisfile Dynamic Link Library

Method 2 · complete · official method · depends on the game

Repair or reinstall the game

This file is not provided by Windows but by the game itself, in the version it expects. Repairing or reinstalling the game puts it back in place.

Steam: right-click the game › Properties › Installed Files › Verify integrity of game files. Other platforms (Epic, GOG, EA…): use the game’s “Verify” or “Repair” function.
Otherwise, uninstall and reinstall the game, and check whether your antivirus has quarantined the file.

Error messages related to libvorbisfile.dll

The program can't start because libvorbisfile.dll is missing.
Error loading libvorbisfile.dll. The specified module could not be found.
Failed to load libvorbisfile.dll

Why does this error occur?

Incomplete or damaged game installation.
Antivirus that deleted or blocked the file.
Wrong version: each game uses its own version of libvorbisfile.dll.

Other game libraries

SDL2.dll UnityPlayer.dll binkw32.dll binkw64.dll fmod.dll mss32.dll vorbisfile.dll xlive.dll