missing MSSTDFMT.dll file?

Question

A program is telling me that I do not have the MSSTDFMT.dll file; once I get it where and how do i load it?  From where can I get this file?

Answer 1

Hi,

1. When exactly do you get this error message?
2. Does this happen when you initially start the computer?
3. Does this happen when you run any particular application?

I would suggest you to follow theses steps and check if it helps.

Method 1:

If you get the message when you initially start the computer, then I would suggest you to perform clean boot and then check if it helps:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Make sure you put back the computer to normal startup mode once it is done.

Method 2:

Try running System file checker and see if it helps, here are the steps:

1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
2. Click Continue or supply Administrator credentials if prompted.
3. In the Command Prompt window type the following, and press Enter:

sfc /scannow

Here is an article that will give you information on SFC Scan:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

Azam – Microsoft Support.

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Answer 2

This file is part of the VB6 extended runtime that developers are supposed to include in their setup program if used . Ask the author of the Risk Assessment Tools to ship the file with the program.

Answer 3

This file did not exist on the c:\windows\system32 folder.  I had to download it from a reputable location and place it in the folder and register the dll.  Then the application Risk Assessment Tools was able to load.