Kofmsp.dll May 2026

You typically will not find this file on a standard home computer unless you have installed specific enterprise or office software. It is usually installed alongside:

If the file is permanently missing, reinstall the specific Kofax module that uses it. That could be: kofmsp.dll

Clean reinstall steps:

  • Privilege escalation: If a malicious process replaces a DLL loaded by a privileged service, it can run with elevated privileges—ensure system folders are protected and use code-signing policies.
  • Least-privilege: Avoid running unknown installers as Administrator.
  • Located in: application program folders, C:\Windows\System32 (or SysWOW64 on 64-bit systems), or temporary installer directories.

    • The kofmsp.dll file acts as a communication bridge between Kofax capture software and specific input sources—most commonly network scanners, MFP devices (Multifunction Printers), or document scanners from brands like Fujitsu, Canon, or Kodak Alaris. You typically will not find this file on

    In technical terms, kofmsp.dll is part of Kofax’s MSP (Message Service Protocol) layer. It handles: Clean reinstall steps:

    Without kofmsp.dll, Kofax Capture or Kofax VRS (Virtual ReScan) would fail to communicate with many network-attached scanners.