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Igfxres.dll download. The Igfxres.dll file is a dynamic link library for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP. You can fix "The file Igfxres.dll is missing." and "Igfxres.dll not found." errors by downloading and installing this file from our site.

What is Igfxres.dll?

The Igfxres.dll file is a system file including functions needed by many softwares, games, and system tools. This dll file is produced by the Intel.

The Igfxres.dll file is 0.18 MB. The download links for this file are clean and no user has given any negative feedback. From the time it was offered for download, it has been downloaded 2339 times.

Operating Systems Compatible with the Igfxres.dll File

All Versions of the Igfxres.dll File

The last version of the Igfxres.dll file is the 7.14.10.1295 version released on 2011-05-31. There have been 4 versions previously released. All versions of the Dll file are listed below from newest to oldest.

  1. 7.14.10.1295 - 32 Bit (x86) (2011-05-31) Download directly this version
  2. 7.14.10.1295 - 32 Bit (x86) Download directly this version
  3. 6.14.10.4785 - 32 Bit (x86) (2011-05-31) Download directly this version
  4. 6.14.10.4785 - 32 Bit (x86) Download directly this version
  5. 3.0.0.1757 - 32 Bit (x86) Download directly this version

Guide to Download Igfxres.dll

  1. Click on the green-colored "Download" button (The button marked in the picture below).
    Starting the download process for Igfxres.dll
    Step 1:Starting the download process for Igfxres.dll
  2. When you click the "Download" button, the "Downloading" window will open. Don't close this window until the download process begins. The download process will begin in a few seconds based on your Internet speed and computer.

How to Install Igfxres.dll? How to Fix Igfxres.dll Errors?

ATTENTION! Before starting the installation, the Igfxres.dll file needs to be downloaded. If you have not downloaded it, download the file before continuing with the installation steps. If you don't know how to download it, you can immediately browse the dll download guide above.

Method 1: Solving the DLL Error by Copying the Igfxres.dll File to the Windows System Folder

  1. The file you are going to download is a compressed file with the ".zip" extension. You cannot directly install the ".zip" file. First, you need to extract the dll file from inside it. So, double-click the file with the ".zip" extension that you downloaded and open the file.
  2. You will see the file named "Igfxres.dll" in the window that opens up. This is the file we are going to install. Click the file once with the left mouse button. By doing this you will have chosen the file.
    Choosing the Igfxres.dll file
    Step 2:Choosing the Igfxres.dll file
  3. Click the "Extract To" symbol marked in the picture. To extract the dll file, it will want you to choose the desired location. Choose the "Desktop" location and click "OK" to extract the file to the desktop. In order to do this, you need to use the Winrar software. If you do not have this software, you can find and download it through a quick search on the Internet.
    Extracting the Igfxres.dll file to the desktop
    Step 3:Extracting the Igfxres.dll file to the desktop
  4. Copy the "Igfxres.dll" file and paste it into the "C:\Windows\System32" folder.
    Copying the Igfxres.dll file into the Windows/System32 folder
    Step 4:Copying the Igfxres.dll file into the Windows/System32 folder
  5. If your system is 64 Bit, copy the "Igfxres.dll" file and paste it into "C:\Windows\sysWOW64" folder.
    NOTE! On 64 Bit systems, you must copy the dll file to both the "sysWOW64" and "System32" folders. In other words, both folders need the "Igfxres.dll" file.
    Copying the Igfxres.dll file to the Windows/sysWOW64 folder
    Step 5:Copying the Igfxres.dll file to the Windows/sysWOW64 folder
  6. In order to complete this step, you must run the Command Prompt as administrator. In order to do this, all you have to do is follow the steps below.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt using Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same method to run the Command Prompt as administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and before clicking anywhere, type "cmd" on your keyboard. This process will enable you to run a search through the Start Menu. We also typed in "cmd" to bring up the Command Prompt.
    2. Right-click the "Command Prompt" search result that comes up and click the Run as administrator" option.
    Running the Command Prompt as administrator
    Step 6:Running the Command Prompt as administrator
  7. Paste the command below into the Command Line window that opens and hit the Enter key on your keyboard. This command will delete the Igfxres.dll file's damaged registry (It will not delete the file you pasted into the System32 folder, but will delete the registry in Regedit. The file you pasted in the System32 folder will not be damaged in any way).
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /u Igfxres.dll
    Uninstalling the Igfxres.dll file from the system registry
    Step 7:Uninstalling the Igfxres.dll file from the system registry
  8. If you have a 64 Bit operating system, after running the command above, you must run the command below. This command will clean the Igfxres.dll file's damaged registry in 64 Bit as well (The cleaning process will be in the registries in the Registry Editor< only. In other words, the dll file you paste into the SysWoW64 folder will stay as it).
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /u Igfxres.dll
    Uninstalling the Igfxres.dll file's broken registry from the Registry Editor (for 64 Bit)
    Step 8:Uninstalling the Igfxres.dll file's broken registry from the Registry Editor (for 64 Bit)
  9. We need to make a clean registry for the dll file's registry that we deleted from Regedit (Windows Registry Editor). In order to accomplish this, copy and paste the command below into the Command Line and press Enter key.
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /i Igfxres.dll
    Making a clean registry for the Igfxres.dll file in Regedit (Windows Registry Editor)
    Step 9:Making a clean registry for the Igfxres.dll file in Regedit (Windows Registry Editor)
  10. If you are using a Windows with 64 Bit architecture, after running the previous command, you need to run the command below. By running this command, we will have created a clean registry for the Igfxres.dll file (We deleted the damaged registry with the previous command).
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /i Igfxres.dll
    Creating a clean registry for the Igfxres.dll file (for 64 Bit)
    Step 10:Creating a clean registry for the Igfxres.dll file (for 64 Bit)
  11. If you did all the processes correctly, the missing dll file will have been installed. You may have made some mistakes when running the Command Line processes. Generally, these errors will not prevent the Igfxres.dll file from being installed. In other words, the installation will be completed, but it may give an error due to some incompatibility issues. You can try running the program that was giving you this dll file error after restarting your computer. If you are still getting the dll file error when running the program, please try the 2nd method.

Method 2: Copying the Igfxres.dll File to the Software File Folder

  1. First, you must find the installation folder of the software (the software giving the dll error) you are going to install the dll file to. In order to find this folder, "Right-Click > Properties" on the software's shortcut.
    Opening the software's shortcut properties window
    Step 1:Opening the software's shortcut properties window
  2. Open the software file folder by clicking the Open File Location button in the "Properties" window that comes up.
    Finding the software's file folder
    Step 2:Finding the software's file folder
  3. Copy the Igfxres.dll file.
  4. Paste the dll file you copied into the software's file folder that we just opened.
    Pasting the Igfxres.dll file into the software's file folder
    Step 3:Pasting the Igfxres.dll file into the software's file folder
  5. When the dll file is moved to the software file folder, it means that the process is completed. Check to see if the problem was solved by running the software giving the error message again. If you are still receiving the error message, you can complete the 3rd Method as an alternative.

Method 3: Doing a Clean Reinstall of the Software That Is Giving the Igfxres.dll Error

  1. Open the Run tool by pushing the "Windows" + "R" keys found on your keyboard. Type the command below into the "Open" field of the Run window that opens up and press Enter. This command will open the "Programs and Features" tool.
    appwiz.cpl
    Opening the Programs and Features tool with the appwiz.cpl command
    Step 1:Opening the Programs and Features tool with the appwiz.cpl command
  2. On the Programs and Features screen that will come up, you will see the list of softwares on your computer. Find the software that gives you the dll error and with your mouse right-click it. The right-click menu will open. Click the "Uninstall" option in this menu to start the uninstall process.
    Uninstalling the software that gives you the dll error
    Step 2:Uninstalling the software that gives you the dll error
  3. You will see a "Do you want to uninstall this software?" confirmation window. Confirm the process and wait for the software to be completely uninstalled. The uninstall process can take some time. This time will change according to your computer's performance and the size of the software. After the software is uninstalled, restart your computer.
    Confirming the uninstall process
    Step 3:Confirming the uninstall process
  4. 4. After restarting your computer, reinstall the software that was giving you the error.
  5. This process may help the dll problem you are experiencing. If you are continuing to get the same dll error, the problem is most likely with Windows. In order to fix dll problems relating to Windows, complete the 4th Method and 5th Method.

Method 4: Solving the Igfxres.dll Error Using the Windows System File Checker

  1. In order to complete this step, you must run the Command Prompt as administrator. In order to do this, all you have to do is follow the steps below.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt using Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same method to run the Command Prompt as administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and before clicking anywhere, type "cmd" on your keyboard. This process will enable you to run a search through the Start Menu. We also typed in "cmd" to bring up the Command Prompt.
    2. Right-click the "Command Prompt" search result that comes up and click the Run as administrator" option.
    Running the Command Prompt as administrator
    Step 1:Running the Command Prompt as administrator
  2. Paste the command below into the Command Line that opens up and hit the Enter key.
    sfc /scannow
    Scanning and fixing system errors with the sfc /scannow command
    Step 2:Scanning and fixing system errors with the sfc /scannow command
  3. This process can take some time. You can follow its progress from the screen. Wait for it to finish and after it is finished try to run the software that was giving the dll error again.

Method 5: Getting Rid of Igfxres.dll Errors by Updating the Windows Operating System

Some softwares need updated dll files. When your operating system is not updated, it cannot fulfill this need. In some situations, updating your operating system can solve the dll errors you are experiencing.

In order to check the update status of your operating system and, if available, to install the latest update packs, we need to begin this process manually.

Depending on which Windows version you use, manual update processes are different. Because of this, we have prepared a special article for each Windows version. You can get our articles relating to the manual update of the Windows version you use from the links below.

Windows Update Guides

  1. Windows Update Guide
  2. Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 Update Guide
  3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista Update Guide
  4. Windows XP Update Guide

Our Most Common Igfxres.dll Error Messages

It's possible that during the softwares' installation or while using them, the Igfxres.dll file was damaged or deleted. You can generally see error messages listed below or similar ones in situations like this.

These errors we see are not unsolvable. If you've also received an error message like this, first you must download the Igfxres.dll file by clicking the "Download" button in this page's top section. After downloading the file, you should install the file and complete the solution methods explained a little bit above on this page and mount it in Windows. If you do not have a hardware problem, one of the methods explained in this article will solve your problem.

  1. "Igfxres.dll not found." error
  2. "The file Igfxres.dll is missing." error
  3. "Igfxres.dll access violation." error
  4. "Cannot register Igfxres.dll." error
  5. "Cannot find Igfxres.dll." error
  6. "This application failed to start because Igfxres.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem." error