npswf32.dll Error

When browsing different sites on the Internet, it is not uncommon to come across sites that use Flash and Shockwave as part of their programming. Particularly those sites that are animated will have some kind of Flash programming embedded. The npswf32.dll file is associated with the plug-in that is needed to run the Shockwave animations on these websites.

When there is an issue with npswf32.dll, it will often cause a browser to crash, particularly with older versions. The fact that your browser crashes and you get an npswf32.dll error means that either your browser is out of date or the version of the npswf32.dll file on your computer is out of date.

To stop your browser from crashing when you visit pages that include Shockwave applications, you can do one of two things (in some cases, you may need to do both):

1. Update your browser – Older versions of Internet browsers may not be able to connect properly with newer Flash plug-ins. Whichever browser you are using, you should download and install the latest version available. If you are still having problems after doing this, then it is likely that you will also have to update the npswf32.dll file version.
2. Update the npswf32.dll file – If you don’t know what version of the npswf32.dll file you are using, it won’t hurt to try updating it. You can do this in a number of ways. The easiest and best way is to install the latest version of the Flash player. By doing this, you will be installing all the most up-to-date files associated with it. The npswf32.dll file is often found in a number of places on your computer, so you could copy it from another location, or download it from the Internet and replace the file you have.