Corel Corel WinDVD DLL PCMDec.dll

Troubleshooting PCMDec.dll DLL Errors and Downloading Updates

Last Updated: 12/30/2023
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PCMDec.dll, also known as a PCM Decoder Module file, was created by Corel for the development of PCM Decoder Module. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for PCMDec.dll was on 09/28/2011 inside Corel WinDVD 11. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Corel.

In this article, you will find detailed PCMDec.dll information, a DLL file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: PCMDec.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: PCM Decoder Module
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Corel Corporation
Software Program: PCM Decoder Module
Legal Copyright: Corel Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: Special build
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0x27661
Code Size: 162304
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What are PCMDec.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library PCMDec.dll Errors

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

Your PCMDec.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Corel WinDVD), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, PCMDec.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Corel WinDVD, system crash while loading PCMDec.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 PCMDec.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 PCMDec.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):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the PCMDec.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Corel WinDVD software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Corel WinDVD 11 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Corel WinDVD 11

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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 PCMDec.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the PCMDec.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 PCMDec.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 PCMDec.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PCMDec.dll files for every applicable version of Corel WinDVD. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PCMDec.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Corel WinDVD folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Corel\WinDVD11\
  4. 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 PCMDec.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PCMDec.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Corel typically does not release Corel WinDVD 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 PCMDec.dll and all other DLL files for Corel WinDVD. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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