Microsoft Office DLL MSOWCW.DLL

How to Download and Fix MSOWCW.DLL DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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MSOWCW.DLL uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards by Microsoft.

MSOWCW.DLL was first developed on 05/31/2001 for the Windows XP Operating System in Office XP. The latest file update released for Office 2003 was on 08/19/2003 [file version 9.01.2230].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free MSOWCW.DLL downloads for each available file version.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	MSOWCW.DLL
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards
Legal Copyright:	Microsoft Corp. 1998 - 2000. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
Entry Point:	0x6c88
Code Size:	1089536

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1172 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:05:10 20:58:22+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:01:43+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2000:10:31 02:45:54+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	6.0
Code Size:	1089536
Initialized Data Size:	126976
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x6c88
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	9.1
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	9.1.0.2230
Product Version Number:	9.1.0.2230
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards
File Version:	9.01.2230
Internal Name:	msowcw
Legal Copyright:	Microsoft Corp. 1998 - 2000. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	msowcw.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards
Product Version:	9.01.2230

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What are MSOWCW.DLL Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library MSOWCW.DLL Errors

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

Access Violation at address - MSOWCW.DLL.
MSOWCW.DLL could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSOWCW.DLL.
Cannot register MSOWCW.DLL.
Cannot start Office. A required component is missing: MSOWCW.DLL. Please install Office again.
Failed to load MSOWCW.DLL.
The application has failed to start because MSOWCW.DLL was not found.
The file MSOWCW.DLL is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because MSOWCW.DLL was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

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

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

You can uninstall Office 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 Office 2003 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Office 2003

Microsoft Corporation

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

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download MSOWCW.DLL Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Office folder location:

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\
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 XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve MSOWCW.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 MSOWCW.DLL Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Office XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MSOWCW.DLL

9.1.0.2230

9.01.2230

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards
Software Version:	9.1.0.2230
File Version:	9.01.2230
File Size:	1200177
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	685a9e88a9d031213ceda1cdd180fae4
SHA1 Checksum:	fa427f89a948cb812ec5c0999103a24a8d3cb6ee
SHA256 Checksum:	0799e3ed046f0127926f5318b45f7d912ac758b4c02d4297f373a601e8dfdbb2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	9.1
Initialized Data Size:	126976
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

Office 2003

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MSOWCW.DLL

9.1.0.2230

9.01.2230

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Office Web Components Wizards
Software Version:	9.1.0.2230
File Version:	9.01.2230
File Size:	1200177
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	685a9e88a9d031213ceda1cdd180fae4
SHA1 Checksum:	fa427f89a948cb812ec5c0999103a24a8d3cb6ee
SHA256 Checksum:	0799e3ed046f0127926f5318b45f7d912ac758b4c02d4297f373a601e8dfdbb2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	9.1
Initialized Data Size:	126976
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

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