I am having an error like this:
Class not registered.
You need the following file to be installed on your machine. MSSTDFMT.DLL
I am trying to open an application when this error appears. Were can I download the .dll file as it says that I need to download it.
I am using Windows XP Service Pack 1.
How can I register it and how do I install it?
Please help.
This .dll is used by Microsoft Standard Data Formatting Object DLL option of Windows to help users open some important settings and options for Visual Basic 6 that needs to run data-oriented operations. Although msstdfmt.dll plays a major role for continual smooth operation of a lot of programs that is coded in VB6, often times the case is it is either damaged or corrupted. This will make your computer to run much slower and will cause problems. To resolve this:
        Click Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs
        Remove the program that is causing errors
        Restart your computer
        Install the software again.
To register msstdfmt.dll please follow this:
Or
C:WinntSystem32 (for Windows NT or 2000)
Ex.:Â regsvr32 C:WindowsSystem32MSSTDFMT.DLL
A message will appear saying that the regsvr32 successfully registered.
If it’s not successfully registered, it will be because of:
There are many reasons that can cause this problem. The first reason could be a virus or Malware. So the best solution for this is to run a complete scan on your computer and this will solve the problem. The second reason could be that could be that you may have made some changes that could have caused the file to go missing. The best solution is that you try restoring the computer to a previous restore point.
The third way to solve this problem is, if this problem occurs only when you use a specific program try reinstalling this program and this will solve the problem. The fourth way that can cause this problem is the problem with a specific driver. For example if you are playing an CD and this error occurs to solve this error you reinstall the drivers or roll back the driver to previous reinstalled version.
Finally if all this does not work you can resolve the problem by installing windows updates or repairing your installation windows.
Thank you for guiding me and helping me resolve the problem. Till next time.
