Microsoft calls this the ODBC Driver Manager. It loads ODBC database drivers on behalf of an application.
Odbc32.dll Errors
There are several ways odbc32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Odbc32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because odbc32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\odbc32.dllThe file odbc32.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: odbc32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These errors might appear while using or installing certain programs, or when Windows first starts or shuts down. The context of the odbc32.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The error could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, etc.
How to Fix Odbc32.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed below to try the more likely fixes first. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. However, only do this if you’re confident the file was working properly before you
