What is msys1.dll file ?
Most antivirus programs identify msys1.dll as malware—for example Sophos identifies it as Mal/Generic-S, and Avast identifies it as Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp].
Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with msys1.dll
1. Use cleanmgr
To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.
2. Use sfc /scannow
To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
3. uninstalling programs :
To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.
4. using msconfig
To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.
5. Automatic Update
To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Use resmon command
To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.
7. use DISM.exe
To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.
msys1.dll descriptions
Msys1.dll is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Msys1.dll is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—primarily C:Program Files (x86)GNU.;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 18,944 bytes.;A.dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This.dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior.;There is no information about the author of the file. The software starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: AppInit_DLLs).;It is not a Windows core file.;Msys1.dll is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 68% dangerous.