Microsoft Windows AX vidcap.ax

3 Steps to Download and Fix Vidcap.ax Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Video Capture Interface Server files such as vidcap.ax utilize the AX file extension. This file is considered a Win32 DLL (Driver) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

The first version of vidcap.ax was released for the Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 inside Windows Vista. The newest file release date for Windows 10 was 07/29/2015 [version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)]. vidcap.ax is included in Windows 10, Windows Vista, and Windows 8.1 versions.

Please continue reading to find your correct vidcap.ax file version download (free), detailed file information, and AX file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vidcap.ax
File Extension:	AX file extension
Description:	Video Capture Interface Server
Object File Type:	Driver
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x6800
Code Size:	25088

View Other vidcap.ax Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	31 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:00+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2017:05:19 20:11:46+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	25088
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x6800
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Driver
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Video Capture Interface Server
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	vidcap.ax
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	vidcap.ax
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are vidcap.ax Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library vidcap.ax Errors

vidcap.ax is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like vidcap.ax, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like sapisvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same vidcap.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 vidcap.ax is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common vidcap.ax errors include:

Access Violation at address - vidcap.ax.
vidcap.ax could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\vidcap.ax.
Cannot register vidcap.ax.
Cannot start Windows. A required component is missing: vidcap.ax. Please install Windows again.
Failed to load vidcap.ax.
The application has failed to start because vidcap.ax was not found.
The file vidcap.ax is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because vidcap.ax was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your vidcap.ax file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, vidcap.ax file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading vidcap.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 vidcap.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 vidcap.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 vidcap.ax error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing vidcap.ax file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt vidcap.ax files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for vidcap.ax issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 vidcap.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 vidcap.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 vidcap.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 vidcap.ax file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vidcap.ax files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download vidcap.ax Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
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Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

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 vidcap.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 vidcap.ax Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vidcap.ax to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows 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 vidcap.ax and all other AX files for Windows. An incorrectly installed AX file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vidcap.ax

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	31744
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	3da9aeeae955adba4c6988a443927d94
SHA1 Checksum:	a58d81b3ce2f77b2398b7807afabfb001020ac43
SHA256 Checksum:	003347eadfba4d20c57cf4288f845fa3e1d555246184cc230f8c0a7fd10ea2be
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vidcap.ax

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	28672
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	1ab2bc13376ad12e4dbf284032c3b6b6
SHA1 Checksum:	8f5c401c7c3304673daf03b8aeaa3d8b9f8d08e0
SHA256 Checksum:	3ab104baa84edb58536c69b4e2b7b84a0c5d6d2c1771e340c0756916de6795b8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	5632
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

vidcap.ax

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	23040
MD5 Checksum:	012e22681a63d2bf405e6f15ef80bfd3
SHA1 Checksum:	3183856b14a56445e7376bb85dd06ab414cb6fc2
SHA256 Checksum:	7c231fd6b47ee00eea236b547e356f67cd4aab6d438180f7830a7610593e478a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vidcap.ax

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	31744
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	b829e5bd4cbc12cc5de6ca950aa652e7
SHA1 Checksum:	1a361b0426f0562e54bf72f373ca64113e8ae996
SHA256 Checksum:	456244be6a18a2be00edc8de0280b1e4dcc90b20cea0e9a8d1ff0339a131101e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	5632
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vidcap.ax

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	24576
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	4e1b91427d3324e56747b65a24b7114c
SHA1 Checksum:	5e0fa45f7932ae1b3d5df2d233b2b5683caca642
SHA256 Checksum:	a42fbcb7f5cf316de87aeffe5b136865995dae88b243f4e4e9cf1a58050fc045
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vidcap.ax

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	28672
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	eca2cad0712683d1a7aa2ab47e180b63
SHA1 Checksum:	bf8de4e7d99a05387a8161680ea055c49afdf599
SHA256 Checksum:	cf8776be69e61ed9f2e63f7ab5178f317326b1df3280eec7a7021894ed12f587
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	5632
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

vidcap.ax

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	23040
MD5 Checksum:	4ddaca8a66b95aba02812ff3c13de198
SHA1 Checksum:	c195526de1a79b3b1e90a1349469d236b8b57c4a
SHA256 Checksum:	fc14fa85367b29a5da6479d198b9fa1d9a41c965685f51d5f0166d72a9f4668e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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