Sony Creative Software Sony Movie Studio 13 DLL discdrv.dll

How to Fix Discdrv.dll DLL Issues and Download Updates

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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discdrv.dll is considered a type of Sony Creative Software Disc Driver file. It is most-commonly used in Sony Creative Software Disc Driver developed by Sony Creative Software. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for discdrv.dll was on 08/31/2018 inside Vegas Pro 16 16. The latest file version for Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 is vVersion 13.0 (Build 189) released on 12/12/2014.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with discdrv.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	discdrv.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Sony Creative Software Disc Driver
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
Software Program:	Sony Creative Software Disc Driver
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
Entry Point:	0x33138
Code Size:	968192

View Other discdrv.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1834 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:24 09:21:15+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:11:25 19:33:48+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	968192
Initialized Data Size:	902144
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x33138
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	4.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	13.0.0.189
Product Version Number:	13.0.0.189
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
File Description:	Sony Creative Software Disc Driver
File Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)
Internal Name:	discdrv.DLL
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Sony Creative Software Disc Driver
Product Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)

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What are discdrv.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library discdrv.dll Errors

discdrv.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like discdrv.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Sony Movie Studio 13) could share the same discdrv.dll 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 DLL 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 discdrv.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Sony Movie Studio 13 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common discdrv.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - discdrv.dll.
discdrv.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\discdrv.dll.
Cannot register discdrv.dll.
Cannot start Sony Movie Studio 13. A required component is missing: discdrv.dll. Please install Sony Movie Studio 13 again.
Failed to load discdrv.dll.
The application has failed to start because discdrv.dll was not found.
The file discdrv.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because discdrv.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your discdrv.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Sony Movie Studio 13), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, discdrv.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Sony Movie Studio 13, system crash while loading discdrv.dll, 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 discdrv.dll 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 discdrv.dll 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 discdrv.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Sony Movie Studio 13 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

You can uninstall Sony Movie Studio 13 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 Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

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

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

Sony Creative Software

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 discdrv.dll 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 discdrv.dll 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 discdrv.dll 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 discdrv.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free discdrv.dll files for every applicable version of Sony Movie Studio 13. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download discdrv.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Sony Movie Studio 13 folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\
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 discdrv.dll 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 discdrv.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying discdrv.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sony Creative Software typically does not release Sony Movie Studio 13 DLL 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 discdrv.dll and all other DLL files for Sony Movie Studio 13. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

discdrv.dll

13.0.0.189

Version 13.0 (Build 189)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Sony Creative Software Disc Driver
Software Version:	13.0.0.189
File Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)
File Size:	1877816
File Date:	01/24/2020
MD5 Checksum:	113beecc16037bd77c53a0200e4d1288
SHA1 Checksum:	ad5554f091dd724da091bdbd29192a71ad586456
SHA256 Checksum:	d1129781ef49f38587c1e285bc4d99883f718755c4a8a79cbd6353b98feee5de
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	902144
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/24/2020

Vegas Pro 16 16

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

discdrv.dll

16.0.0.424

Version 16.0 (Build 424)

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VEGAS Disc Driver
Software Version:	16.0.0.424
File Version:	Version 16.0 (Build 424)
File Size:	8046400
File Date:	11/18/2019
MD5 Checksum:	ca1fb8147f9ac9a02fcb3f1079d6ec69
SHA1 Checksum:	74f8997ff6f8eec03c974f61ed892a9b02eb93a7
SHA256 Checksum:	a4c6da67e67c79b5af7b05801b6aa3b008728d7dc2640061daa23e8a3814e4a1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	6183936
Linker Version:	14.11
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/18/2019

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