Fixing DLL Errors: Paint.dll Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Paint.dll is considered a type of IrfanView drawing plug-in file. It is most-commonly used in IrfanView drawing plug-in developed by Irfan Skiljan. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

Paint.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 05/15/2019 with IrfanView 4.53. The latest version update [v0.4.13.52] for IrfanView was 4.53 released on 05/15/2019.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with Paint.dll, 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:	Paint.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	IrfanView drawing plug-in
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:	Matteo Italia (irfanpaint@mitalia.net)
Software Program:	IrfanView drawing plug-in
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © Matteo Italia and Irfan Skiljan

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Pre-release, Private build
File Flags Mask:	0x001f
Entry Point:	0x3888c
Code Size:	366592

View Other Paint.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	620 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:14 13:39:05+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2018:12:03 14:19:25+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	12.0
Code Size:	366592
Initialized Data Size:	278016
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3888c
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	0.4.13.52
Product Version Number:	0.4.13.52
File Flags Mask:	0x001f
File Flags:	Pre-release, Private build
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:	Matteo Italia (irfanpaint@mitalia.net)
File Description:	IrfanView drawing plug-in
File Version:	0.4.13.52
Internal Name:	IrfanPaint
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © Matteo Italia and Irfan Skiljan
Product Name:	IrfanView drawing plug-in
Product Version:	0.4.13.52
Comments:	IrfanView drawing plug-in

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What are Paint.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library Paint.dll Errors

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

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

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

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

You can uninstall IrfanView 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 IrfanView 4.53 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

IrfanView 4.53

Irfan Skiljan

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IrfanView\Plugins\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\IrfanView\Plugins\
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 Paint.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 Paint.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

IrfanView 4.53

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Paint.dll

0.4.13.52

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	IrfanView drawing plug-in
Software Version:	0.4.13.52
File Version:	0.4.13.52
File Size:	267776
File Date:	10/03/2019
MD5 Checksum:	512efb7fdcea03a0cd1f310b78e20033
SHA1 Checksum:	a1ace30fdea4014e24e520991e8bc77ac0fba7f4
SHA256 Checksum:	662d0056061b580c663a098264b391d3db4eb2c6654b2f7dee7010da544b4b6c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IrfanView\Plugins\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	90112
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/03/2019

IrfanView 4.53

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Paint.dll

0.4.13.52

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	IrfanView drawing plug-in
Software Version:	0.4.13.52
File Version:	0.4.13.52
File Size:	634880
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	632aec4a7e8436adf8400ac46b552b54
SHA1 Checksum:	e745d6e1efedb0550fd2c3119e71cb8871fcbc36
SHA256 Checksum:	99bda766c64458f0a6df10749738efe3d8aa2cd559578ccf8253c630a4dd0fb4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\IrfanView\Plugins\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	278016
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

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Files Related to Paint.dll

DLL Files Related to Paint.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
System.Data.ni.dll	Dynamic Link Library	IrfanView 4.53	6658048	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\P...
Paint.dll	IrfanView drawing plug-in	IrfanView drawing plug-in (0.4.13.52)	634880	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
Newtonsoft.Json.dll	Json.NET	Json.NET (9.0.1.19813)	526336	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository\
System.Core.ni.dll	Dynamic Link Library	IrfanView 4.53	3324416	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-file-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	18248	C:\Windows\System32\

Other Files Related to Paint.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	IrfanView 4.53	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-memory...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	18752	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat...	Microsoft Event Trace Log	IrfanView 4.53	20392	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
api-ms-win-core-rtlsup...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	17528	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-debug-...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	18048	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...

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