How to Fix the Nvwgf2um.dll not Found Error?

Many of our readers have complained about getting the Nvwgf2um.dll not found error while launching an application or game. This error might appear due to a corrupted app, missing system files, or outdated drivers. The Nvwgf2um.dll is a dynamic link library file by NVIDIA Corporation related to the NVIDIA D3D10 Driver Library file.

First, check if there are no pending updates for Windows. Then, head to the Recycle Bin to ensure the DLL file is not accidentally deleted, and run a malware scan using a reliable antivirus tool.

How can I get rid of the Nvwgf2um.dll not found error?

1. Reinstall the affected app

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps, and click Installed apps.
3. Locate the affected app, click the three-dot icon, and select Uninstall.
4. Click Uninstall on the confirmation box.
5. Now, go to the app’s official website or Microsoft Store to install the app and follow the steps.

2. Download a DLL fixer tool

If you have access to multiple computers with the same Windows version as yours, copy the DLL file from this location: C:\WINDOWS\System32 and paste it into the System32 folder of the affected computer.

However, if you don’t have any other device handy or are not sure about the version of the device, you can try using a third-party DLL fixer tool. To use it, all you need to do is download & install the tool and run it to let it handle all DLL-related issues. q

3. Re-register the DLL file

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search box, and click Run as administrator from list of options.
2. Copy & paste the following command to re-register the Nvwgf2um.dll and press Enter: regsvr32 Nvwgf2um.dll
3. Click OK when prompted and reboot your PC to save the changes.

Reregistering the Nvwgf2um.dll can help you fix the issue if you already have the file on your computer.

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4. Run SFC & DISM scans

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search box, and select Run as administrator from the list of options to open Command Prompt with elevated rights. 
2. Type the following command to repair the corrupted system files on your computer, and press Enter: sfc /scannow
3. Let the command complete successfully, copy & paste the following command to scan the Windows image for corruption and repair it via Windows Update, and hit Enter: Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
4. Once the scan is executed, reboot your PC to confirm the changes.

5. Update/reinstall the graphics driver

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open the Device Manager app.
3. Locate and expand the Display adapters category. Right-click the NVIDIA graphics driver from the list, and select Update driver. 
4. Next, click Search automatically for drivers.
5. Windows will now look and install the best driver version. If found, follow the on-screen instructions.

If it fails, you can download the latest version from the manufacturer’s website. Alternatively, download & install a third-party driver updater tool to make sure all the device drivers are updated to the newest version.

If updating the NVIDIA graphics driver doesn’t work, you can reinstall the driver by following these steps:

1. On the Device Manager app, go to the driver with the yellow triangle, right-click, and choose Uninstall device from the context menu.

   

2. Navigate to Action and choose Scan for hardware changes from the drop-down menu to reinstall the driver.

   

6. Restore your system to a previous version

1. Press the Windows key, type control panel in the search box, and click Open.   
2. Choose Large icons for View by, and click Recovery.
3. Click Open System Restore.
4. Select Choose a different restore point on the System Restore window, and click Next.
5. Choose the restore point from the list of available restore points before you see the nvwgf2um.dll not found error and click Next.
6. Click Finish to initiate the process.

Windows will restart and try to restore the system settings to the selected point. If you see the System Restore did not complete successfully message after the system restarts, we have a detailed guide for you.

7. Download the DLL file manually

NOTE

If you don’t want to download a third-party DLL fixer and none of the above methods worked, you can download and copy & paste the DLL file to your PC from a third-party website like DLL-FILES, verified and tested by WR experts.

1. Click the DLL-FILES website link to open the Nvwgf2um.dll page, locate the DLL file that suits your device, and click Download.
2. Double-click the downloaded folder to open it, and copy the DLL file.
3. Now, navigate to this path after replacing C with your system drive letter, then paste the DLL file: C:\WINDOWS\System32
4. Restart your computer to let the changes take effect.

To conclude, you can fix the Nvwgf2um.dll missing issue by reinstalling the affected app, reinstalling the NVIDIA graphics driver, repairing the system files, re-registering the DLL file, restoring your system settings to the previous version, or using a DLL fixer tool.

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If you face the same issue because of any other DLL file on your computer, here are the common ways to recover the DLL file quickly.

Before you go, check out our latest guide on what to do if you encounter coieplg.dll  not found on your computer.

Did we miss a step that helped you fix this DLL missing error? If so, share the method with our readers in the comments section below, and we will add it to the list.