Steps To Resolve u32prod.dll Errors On Your PC
The u32prod.dll file is used by software produced by the “Ulead” or “Corel” companies, who are best for known for programs including MediaStudio and ImagePals. Unfortunately, this file is often causing errors including:
- “u32prod.dll Not Found”
- “This application failed to start because u32prod.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.”
- “Cannot find u32prod.dll”
- “The file u32prod.dll is missing.”
- “Cannot start u32prod.DLL. A required component is missing: u32prod.dll. Please install the application again.”
If you’re seeing errors with the u32prod.dll file inside, you should look to fix them by following the tutorial on this page – which will basically show you how to repair the various elements of the u32prod.dll file that’s been damaged or corrupted…
What Causes u32prod.dll Errors?
U32prod.dll errors usually occur because the u32prod.dll file has either become corrupt or damaged on your system. The error will arise when you start Windows or when you load a file associated with the Ulead systems programs. In order to fix the problem, you should look at these various steps to resolve it:
How To Fix The U32prod.dll Error
Step 1 – Reinstall Any Ulead Application Giving The Error
If you are receiving this error when you try and use a certain application, you should reinstall the program. Again, this may or may not have the desired result on your PC because u32prod.dll is an essential file that the Ulead application requires to run… and not many programs would actively overwrite it. However, there is no harm in trying to reinstall a program that’s causing the error:
- Click “Start” > Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs
- Locate the Ulead program causing the error
- Click “Uninstall” next to it
- Restart your PC
- Insert the installation disc for the software and install a fresh copy
- Test the program to see if the error appears
If this does not fix the issue, proceed to Step 2:
Step 2 – Manually Replace u32prod.dll On Your System
Replacing the u32prod.dll file is probably the surest way to get your system running as smoothly as possible again. You can do this very easily by following the guide below:
1) Download u32prod.zip from our server
2) Unzip the u32prod.dll file onto your computer’s hard drive
3) Browse to c:\Windows\System32
4) Locate the current u32prod.dll on your system
5) Rename the current u32prod.dll to u32prodBACKUP.dll
6) Copy & paste the new u32prod.dll into C:\Windows\System32
7) Click Start > Run (Or search”run” on Vista & Win7)
8 ) Type “cmd” in the box that appears
9) Type “regsvr32 u32prod.dll” on the black screen
10) Press enter
This will replace the u32prod.dll file on your PC with a fresh, new copy that your PC should be able to access again. However, if this does not solve the error, you may wish to try using Steps 3 and 4 below:
Step 3 – Clean Out The Registry
Another big cause of the u32prod.dll errors is the registry database of Windows. The “registry” is a central database which stores all the settings, information and options for your computer, and is where Windows keeps many vital settings that it requires to run. It’s often the case that a lot of registry settings become damaged and corrupted, leading your PC to take longer to run, making it run slower and with a lot of errors. To fix this problem, you should use a ‘registry cleaner’ to scan through your PC and fix any of the damaged or corrupt settings that are inside it. You can see our recommended registry cleaner below: