Sony Creative Software Sony Movie Studio 13 DLL vfplugs.dll

Vfplugs.dll: How to Fix DLL Errors, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 12/10/2023
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vfplugs.dll is considered a type of Movie Studio (TM) Plug-Ins file. It is most-commonly used in Movie Studio (TM) Video Plug-Ins developed by Sony Creative Software. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

The initial introduction of vfplugs.dll released in Vegas Pro 16 16 was for Windows 10 on 08/31/2018. The most recent release for Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 launched on 12/12/2014 [version Version 13.0 (Build 189) release].

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of vfplugs.dll.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vfplugs.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Movie Studio (TM) Plug-Ins
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:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
Software Program:	Movie Studio (TM) Video Plug-Ins
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
Entry Point:	0xd4044
Code Size:	1631744

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File Info	Description
File Size:	2.6 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:24 09:21:08+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:11:25 19:30:43+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	1631744
Initialized Data Size:	1058304
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xd4044
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	4.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	13.0.0.189
Product Version Number:	13.0.0.189
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
File Description:	Movie Studio (TM) Plug-Ins
File Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)
Internal Name:	VFPLUGS.DLL
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Movie Studio (TM) Video Plug-Ins
Product Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)

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What are vfplugs.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library vfplugs.dll Errors

vfplugs.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like vfplugs.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. Sony Movie Studio 13) could share the same vfplugs.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 vfplugs.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Sony Movie Studio 13 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common vfplugs.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - vfplugs.dll.
vfplugs.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\Video Plug-Ins\vfplugs.dll.
Cannot register vfplugs.dll.
Cannot start Sony Movie Studio 13. A required component is missing: vfplugs.dll. Please install Sony Movie Studio 13 again.
Failed to load vfplugs.dll.
The application has failed to start because vfplugs.dll was not found.
The file vfplugs.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because vfplugs.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your vfplugs.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Sony Movie Studio 13), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, vfplugs.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Sony Movie Studio 13, system crash while loading vfplugs.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 vfplugs.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 vfplugs.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 vfplugs.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Sony Movie Studio 13 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

You can uninstall Sony Movie Studio 13 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 Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

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

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

Sony Creative Software

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 vfplugs.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 vfplugs.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 vfplugs.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 vfplugs.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vfplugs.dll files for every applicable version of Sony Movie Studio 13. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download vfplugs.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Sony Movie Studio 13 folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\Video Plug-Ins\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\Video Plug-Ins\
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 vfplugs.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 vfplugs.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vfplugs.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sony Creative Software typically does not release Sony Movie Studio 13 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 vfplugs.dll and all other DLL files for Sony Movie Studio 13. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vfplugs.dll

13.0.0.189

Version 13.0 (Build 189)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Movie Studio (TM) Video Plug-Ins
Software Version:	13.0.0.189
File Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)
File Size:	2697528
File Date:	01/24/2020
MD5 Checksum:	5333e21dfc0859441a966917dd6f9c5e
SHA1 Checksum:	8df167d3ff567ae71c6cae85c42a908679be9a7d
SHA256 Checksum:	e110c302396cbe97db9ecae810a8ff3e4fda7573bfd6bfa1796474747d72bfce
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	1058304
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/24/2020

Vegas Pro 16 16

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vfplugs.dll

16.0.0.424

Version 16.0 (Build 424)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VEGAS Video Plug-Ins
Software Version:	16.0.0.424
File Version:	Version 16.0 (Build 424)
File Size:	9336128
File Date:	11/18/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2cef98f09eb934175a4d5b3461bc6e66
SHA1 Checksum:	bdf3d2331302fee12ac4e55aa4cb4bc313d2536b
SHA256 Checksum:	0c4b0bb3114c954f6f5a32369f761db9ed65219e0efbb0f449bedc87378cd2f9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\Video Pl ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	6452224
Linker Version:	14.11
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/18/2019

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