The next time you try to start the game on the Windows operating system, you may receive an error related to the OpenAL_32.dll library. More precisely, of course, it will be said that it is connected with its absence. In this article we will try to figure out what openal32.dll is, why this file is needed and how to fix this very error.
What is OpenAL?
The story is worth starting, of course, with a definition. After all, before her decision, it is necessary to understand what we are dealing with. So, it’s important to understand that OpenALL is a dynamic library responsible for surround sound in video games and in audio-related programs. It is part of the OpenGL package, which is often installed on a system when Windows itself is installed.
Why does the error appear?
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Unfortunately, there is no single directory, it all depends on the version of your OS. So, if you use a 32-bit system, you need to move the OpenALL32.dll file to the System32 folder, which is located in the Windows folder on the system drive. In the event that you have a 64-bit OS, this folder will be located in the same place, only SysWOW64 will be called.
Now you know not only that OpenALL is the library responsible for the sound in the game, but also how to fix the error associated with its absence.