Troubleshooting Clone Hero: Resolving Crashes Linked to msmpeg2vdec.dll

As a parent, it’s always disheartening to see your child frustrated by technical issues, especially when they’re simply trying to enjoy their favorite video game, Clone Hero. Recently, my son’s gaming experience has been disrupted by unexpected crashes that occur in the middle of songs. Unfortunately, these crashes happen without any error messages, leaving us stumped as to the cause.

After investigating further using the Event Viewer on his system, I managed to trace the source of the problem to a critical file—msmpeg2vdec.dll. Given the recent history of a significant virus infection on his computer, I’m concerned that this file may be corrupt.

While searching online, I came across numerous sites claiming to offer “free DLL downloads.” However, I understand the risks associated with downloading DLL files from unverified sources, and I’m not keen on making any rash decisions. Therefore, I’m reaching out to the community for assistance.

If anyone has found a reputable way to redownload the msmpeg2vdec.dll file or has suggestions for fixing this issue, your expertise would be greatly appreciated.

Below are the relevant details from the Event Viewer that led me to this conclusion:

• Application Name: Clone Hero.exe
• Version: 2018.3.11.25377
• Fault Module Name: msmpeg2vdec.dll
• Windows Version: 10.0.18362.592
• Error Code: c0000409
• Faulting Application Path: C:\Users\roblo\Desktop\Guitar Hero\Clone Hero.exe
• Fault Module Path: C:\Windows\System32\msmpeg2vdec.dll

If you have any insights or solutions, please share them! Your help could restore my son’s gaming joy and allow him to dive back into the songs he loves. Thank you!