The Msxml4.dll is a crucial file that is used by the various XML files running on your Windows. While running the xml files or any other applications, you can face this “Mxml4.dll file is missing” message, if the dll file is absent from the local system files.

In some cases, the Msxml4.dll error can indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware problem, or even a hardware failure.

In this article, we will provide possible solutions to fix the problem.

Method 1: Download and install the Msxml package

There is a Microsoft hotfix for this and you can download and run the executable file on your system to fix the problem.

Step 1. Get the msxml4-KB2758694-enu  package on your computer.

Step 2. Unzip the downloaded file.

Step 3. Next, double-tap the “msxml4-KB2758694-enu” file to run that on the Windows.

Method 2: Scan the system files

This absence of the Msxml4.dll file can be due to an issue of system file corruption.

Step 1. Press “Windows” + “R” to open the “Run” Prompt.

Step 2. In the Run dialog box, type in CMD and hold down Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys to open the elevated Command Prompt.

Step 3. Type in the following command and press “Enter”.

sfc/scannow

Step 4. Wait for the completion of this scan. Next, paste this there and hit Enter.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth

This process requires a system restart. So, restart the system and later run the same program once again.

Method 3. Re-register the dll files

An unregistered dll file can lead to this error. So, re-register the DLL file on your system.

Step 1. Hold down Windows+R keys to open Run.

Step 2. In the Run dialog box, type in CMD and hold down Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys to open the elevated Command Prompt.

Step 3. After opening the terminal with administrative rights, enter:

regsvr32 msxml4.dll

You will receive a confirmation message that the msxml4.dll file is registered successfully. Then restart your PC and try again.

Method 4. Use Windows Security

There are two possibilities here. Malware is causing this or Windows Security has blocked the dll file.

Step 1. Begin by searching and opening the Windows Security.

Step 2. When you have opened Windows Security, click the “Virus & threat protection” settings to open it up.

Step 3. In the following step, open the “Scan options“.

Step 4. Choose either the “Full scan” or “Quick Scan“.

This will check for any malware and quarantine it the right way. If you are running a quick scan, it won’t take much time. Then try checking again

Conclusion

In our case after performing the above steps, we did not see the error again.

Hopefully, this article will be helpful for you. Good luck!