CyberLink CyberLink Media Suite AX InstantAud.ax

How to Download and Fix InstantAud.ax Errors

Last Updated: 12/19/2024
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InstantAud.ax, also known as a CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter file, was created by CyberLink for the development of CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter. AX files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first version of InstantAud.ax was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/16/2019 inside CyberLink PowerDVD 19. The latest file update released for CyberLink Media Suite 13 was on 07/22/2015 [file version 9.4.4131].

This article discusses complete file details, AX file troubleshooting instructions for problems with InstantAud.ax, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	InstantAud.ax
File Extension:	AX file extension
Description:	CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	CyberLink Corp.
Software Program:	CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) CyberLink Corp. 1997-2008

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Pre-release
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
Entry Point:	0x191240
Code Size:	1731072

View Other InstantAud.ax Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	2.2 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:17 03:54:26+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2018:05:31 08:19:24+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	1731072
Initialized Data Size:	801792
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x191240
OS Version:	5.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	9.4.0.4131
Product Version Number:	9.4.0.4131
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
File Flags:	Pre-release
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	CyberLink Corp.
File Description:	CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter
File Version:	9.4.4131
Internal Name:	CLAUD.AX
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) CyberLink Corp. 1997-2008
Product Name:	CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter
Product Version:	9.4.4131
Comments:	CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter
Legal Trademarks:	CyberLink Corp.

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What are InstantAud.ax Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library InstantAud.ax Errors

InstantAud.ax is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like InstantAud.ax, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like 7z.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. CyberLink Media Suite) could share the same InstantAud.ax file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared AX file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when InstantAud.ax is attempted to be loaded either when CyberLink Media Suite is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common InstantAud.ax errors include:

Access Violation at address - InstantAud.ax.
InstantAud.ax could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD18\Common\AudioFilter\InstantAud.ax.
Cannot register InstantAud.ax.
Cannot start CyberLink Media Suite. A required component is missing: InstantAud.ax. Please install CyberLink Media Suite again.
Failed to load InstantAud.ax.
The application has failed to start because InstantAud.ax was not found.
The file InstantAud.ax is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because InstantAud.ax was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your InstantAud.ax file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with CyberLink Media Suite), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, InstantAud.ax file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading CyberLink Media Suite, system crash while loading InstantAud.ax, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix InstantAud.ax Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your InstantAud.ax issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the InstantAud.ax error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed CyberLink Media Suite (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling CyberLink Media Suite software.

You can uninstall CyberLink Media Suite software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for CyberLink Media Suite 13 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall CyberLink Media Suite software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

CyberLink Media Suite 13

CyberLink

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many InstantAud.ax error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the InstantAud.ax error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your InstantAud.ax File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate InstantAud.ax file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free InstantAud.ax files for every applicable version of CyberLink Media Suite. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download InstantAud.ax Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate CyberLink Media Suite folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD19\Common\AudioFilter\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD18\Common\AudioFilter\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve InstantAud.ax problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download InstantAud.ax Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying InstantAud.ax to your appropriate Windows system directory. CyberLink typically does not release CyberLink Media Suite AX files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing InstantAud.ax and all other AX files for CyberLink Media Suite. An incorrectly installed AX file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

CyberLink PowerDVD 19

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

InstantAud.ax

9.4.5115.0

9.4.1.5115

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter
Software Version:	9.4.5115.0
File Version:	9.4.1.5115
File Size:	1590968
File Date:	10/11/2019
MD5 Checksum:	98c471e03f91bc064c7579eaa624615e
SHA1 Checksum:	7e1d884ec31b0183ffe7c7c02098f9a8135311c8
SHA256 Checksum:	eb2c3369532678a451c53c97450a4b533189a0305c80485434409aff229187a4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD19\Common\A ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	572416
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	10/11/2019

CyberLink Media Suite 13

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

InstantAud.ax

9.4.0.4131

9.4.4131

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	CyberLink Audio Decoder Filter
Software Version:	9.4.0.4131
File Version:	9.4.4131
File Size:	2276536
File Date:	01/17/2020
MD5 Checksum:	3ac28ac0fc1db805d1321408996e49cb
SHA1 Checksum:	f5140e1318cdc0e49fc736194e27041e0dffaeb3
SHA256 Checksum:	9d9cf41216cf840f26cde041bcdddd446e4a975b6aab5daf79d6283dfdcf5623
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD18\Co ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	801792
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/17/2020

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Files Related to InstantAud.ax

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
MpgMux.ax	MpgMux	CyberLink MpgMux (5.3.6717)	376616	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.VCLibs.1...
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cldemuxer.ax	MPEG-2 Dempltiplexer	DTV kenrel (1.0.0726)	589200	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....
clm4muxer.ax	CyberLink MPEG-4 Muxer	CyberLink MPEG-4 Muxer (2.0.9921)	225048	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
SE_CLMuxPushSrc.ax	Cyberlink push-mode file source	Cyberlink push-mode file source (1, 0, 0, 1)	146200	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.BingWeat...

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