Troubleshooting PSCore3.dll DLL Errors and Downloading Updates

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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PSCore3.dll is considered a type of Photo Story 3 for Windows file. It is most-commonly used in Photo Story 3 for Windows developed by Microsoft. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Executable application) file.

The initial introduction of PSCore3.dll released in Photo Story 3 for Windows 3.0.1115.11 was for Windows 10 on 11/22/2004. This is the most recent release date from Microsoft, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with PSCore3.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: PSCore3.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Photo Story 3 for Windows
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corp.
Software Program: Photo Story 3 for Windows
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 1995-2002 Microsoft Corp.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x79e27
Code Size: 954880


What are PSCore3.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library PSCore3.dll Errors

PSCore3.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like PSCore3.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. Photo Story 3 for Windows) could share the same PSCore3.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 PSCore3.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Photo Story 3 for Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common PSCore3.dll errors include:

Your PSCore3.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Photo Story 3 for Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, PSCore3.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Photo Story 3 for Windows, system crash while loading PSCore3.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.



How to Fix PSCore3.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 PSCore3.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 PSCore3.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Photo Story 3 for Windows (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Photo Story 3 for Windows software.

You can uninstall Photo Story 3 for Windows 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 Photo Story 3 for Windows 3.0.1115.11 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Photo Story 3 for Windows software.

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

Photo Story 3 for Windows 3.0.1115.11

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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 PSCore3.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 PSCore3.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PSCore3.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 PSCore3.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PSCore3.dll files for every applicable version of Photo Story 3 for Windows. 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 PSCore3.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Photo Story 3 for Windows folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Photo Story 3 for Windows\
  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 PSCore3.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 PSCore3.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Photo Story 3 for Windows 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 PSCore3.dll and all other DLL files for Photo Story 3 for Windows. 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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WnsClientApi.dll OneDrive WNS Client Library Microsoft OneDrive (19.174.0902.0013) 480880 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
windowplugin.dll C++ Application Development Framework Qt5 (5.11.1.0) 30544 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
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