Open Broadcaster Software OBS Studio DLL libx264-157.dll

How to Download and Repair Libx264-157.dll (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) encoder library files such as libx264-157.dll utilize the DLL file extension. This file is considered a Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, and was first created by Open Broadcaster Software for the x264 software package.

libx264-157.dll was first developed on 10/12/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System in OBS Studio 24.0.3. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Open Broadcaster Software.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with libx264-157.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	libx264-157.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) encoder library
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:	x264 project
Software Program:	x264
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2003-2018 x264 project

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x13b0
Code Size:	2079744

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File Info	Description
File Size:	3.3 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:10 10:50:56+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:07:27 02:21:40+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	2.28
Code Size:	2079744
Initialized Data Size:	2406400
Uninitialized Data Size:	1025536
Entry Point:	0x13b0
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.2
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	0.157.2945.0
Product Version Number:	0.157.2945.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	x264 project
File Description:	H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) encoder library
File Version:	0.157.2945 72db437
Internal Name:	x264
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2003-2018 x264 project
Product Name:	x264
Product Version:	0.157.2945 72db437

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What are libx264-157.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library libx264-157.dll Errors

libx264-157.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like libx264-157.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like mighost.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. OBS Studio) could share the same libx264-157.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 libx264-157.dll is attempted to be loaded either when OBS Studio is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common libx264-157.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - libx264-157.dll.
libx264-157.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\libx264-157.dll.
Cannot register libx264-157.dll.
Cannot start OBS Studio. A required component is missing: libx264-157.dll. Please install OBS Studio again.
Failed to load libx264-157.dll.
The application has failed to start because libx264-157.dll was not found.
The file libx264-157.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because libx264-157.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your libx264-157.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with OBS Studio), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, libx264-157.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading OBS Studio, system crash while loading libx264-157.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 libx264-157.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 libx264-157.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 libx264-157.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall OBS Studio 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 OBS Studio 24.0.3 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall OBS Studio software.

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

OBS Studio 24.0.3

Open Broadcaster 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 libx264-157.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 libx264-157.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 libx264-157.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 libx264-157.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free libx264-157.dll files for every applicable version of OBS Studio. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download libx264-157.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate OBS Studio folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\
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 libx264-157.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 libx264-157.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying libx264-157.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Open Broadcaster Software typically does not release OBS Studio 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 libx264-157.dll and all other DLL files for OBS Studio. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

OBS Studio 24.0.3

OBS Studio 24.0.3

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

libx264-157.dll

0.157.2945.0

0.157.2945 72db437

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	x264
Software Version:	0.157.2945.0
File Version:	0.157.2945 72db437
File Size:	3490320
File Date:	02/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	26bee4df7620605de2afa82af6e3ae00
SHA1 Checksum:	f995c2abb90d6ee4ed477c899ee9934cdb901199
SHA256 Checksum:	76dd1a26e743bace152b62c059cfd4109ae2fdd00fc4ea178f1060ca21b55b7e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2406400
Linker Version:	2.28
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	02/10/2020

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