kofmsp.dll depends on several other Kofax and system libraries:
| Dependency | Purpose |
|------------|---------|
| kfx.dll | Core Kofax imaging foundation |
| kofcx.dll | Kofax common utilities |
| kofccl.dll | CCL (Common Control Library) |
| twain_32.dll / twaindsm.dll | TWAIN data source management |
| wiatwain.dll | WIA-to-TWAIN bridge (older systems) |
| msvcp140.dll, vcruntime140.dll | Visual C++ 2015-2022 redistributables |
| gdi32.dll, user32.dll, ole32.dll | Standard Windows APIs for graphics and COM |
| Indicator | Suspicious | Malicious |
|-----------|------------|------------|
| Digital signature | Missing or self-signed | Invalid or expired |
| Location | %TEMP%, Downloads, or Roaming | Any non-Kofax folder |
| File size | <100 KB or >5 MB (packed) | Executable behavior detected |
| Process loading it | Unknown process (e.g., svchost.exe) | Script runner, PowerShell |
| High CPU/network | Yes, even when not scanning | Persistent outbound connections |
Recommendation: Always verify the digital signature. Right-click
kofmsp.dll→ Properties → Digital Signatures tab. Legitimate Kofax signatures will show "Kofax, Inc." or "Tungsten Automation."
For developers or forensic analysts, you can inspect what kofmsp.dll depends on using Dependency Walker or dumpbin:
dumpbin /dependents kofmsp.dll
Common dependencies include:
If any of these are missing, kofmsp.dll will fail to load.
Is it a virus?
In its legitimate form, kofmsp.dll is a safe, legitimate business file. However, because DLL files are executable code, malware can sometimes disguise itself as legitimate filenames.
Errors involving kofmsp.dll generally occur when a program tries to launch a scanning function, but cannot locate or read the file correctly.
Common Error Messages:
Root Causes:
Get-AuthenticodeSignature "C:\Program Files (x86)\Kofax\Capture\Bin\kofmsp.dll"
If the file exists but isn't recognized, register it manually:
For 64-bit systems with 32-bit Kofax, use:
cd C:\Windows\SysWOW64
regsvr32 "C:\Program Files (x86)\Kofax\Capture\Bin\kofmsp.dll"
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