Micro-Star International MSI Afterburner DLL RTHAL.dll

How to Download, Fix, and Update RTHAL.dll

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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RTHAL files, such as RTHAL.dll, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Micro-Star International for RivaTuner Hardware Abstraction Layer.

The first version of RTHAL.dll for MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 was seen on 03/09/2019 in Windows 10. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Micro-Star International.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with RTHAL.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: RTHAL.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: RTHAL
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: RivaTuner Hardware Abstraction Layer
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 1997-2019 Alexey Nicolaychuk aka Unwinder
Developer: Micro-Star International
Software: MSI Afterburner
Software Version: 4.6.0
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x54a66
Code Size: 352768
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What are RTHAL.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library RTHAL.dll Errors

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

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

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

You can uninstall MSI Afterburner 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 MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

MSI Afterburner 4.6.0

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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 RTHAL.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 RTHAL.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 RTHAL.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 RTHAL.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free RTHAL.dll files for every applicable version of MSI Afterburner. 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 RTHAL.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate MSI Afterburner folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\
  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 RTHAL.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 RTHAL.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Micro-Star International typically does not release MSI Afterburner 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 RTHAL.dll and all other DLL files for MSI Afterburner. 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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