You’re trying to open an app on your Windows device and you bump into an error message that reads “Could not load file or assembly RSy3_AudioAppStreamsWrapper.dll”. While the error is pretty unexplanatory by itself, it occurs just after installing corrupted apps, when the “RSy3_AudioAppStreamsWrapper.dll” file has been deleted or misplaced, or when the Winsock Catalog is corrupted.

So, let’s take a look at the various ways of resolving this issue.

1. Remove Your PC's Temp Files

While using your PC, the system regularly creates "Temp" (temporary) files that hold information for specific tasks. However, these files aren’t important in the long run, and they can consume disk space or cause system issues over time. These files are stored in the Windows Temp folder, and it’s really easy to remove them.

Here's how to erase your PC's temp files in Windows 10:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
  2. Type %Temp% and then press Enter.
  3. Press Ctrl + A to highlight all the files in the Temp folder, right-click on them, and then select Delete.
Deleting all files in the Temp Folder

Alternatively, here’s how you can easily remove Temp files via the Command Prompt:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
  2. Type CMD and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
  3. Type the following command and then press Enter:
        del /q /f /s %temp%\*
    

Restart your PC after you finish.

2. Reset the Winsock Catalog

If this error pops up while using apps that require network connectivity, then the issue might stem from a corrupted network configuration. In this case, resetting the Winsock Catalog (a database that stores network settings) could help resolve the issue.

Now, let’s take a look at how you can reset the Winsock Catalog to restore your network settings to their default:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
  2. Type CMD and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
  3. Type the following command and press Enter:
        netsh winsock reset
    

Restart your PC when the process is complete.

3. Temporarily Disable the “.NET Framework” Features and Install Visual Studio

Person using a PC

The .Net Framework is a feature that helps build and run Windows applications. It consists of programming languages, libraries, and developer tools that help build web and desktop applications. But if this feature is having issues, then you might consider temporarily disabling it and using similar features from Visual Studio.

To do this, you’ll first have to disable the .Net Framework features and then install Visual Studio.

To get started, follow these simple steps:

  1. Type Turn Windows features on or off in the Windows search bar and select the Best match.
  2. In the Windows Features screen, uncheck all the .NET Framework options and then press OK.
Disabling the NET Framework features

When you finish, you can then use the .NET Framework features in Visual Studio by following these steps:

  1. Download Visual Studio and run the app.
  2. Navigate to the Workloads tab and tick the .NET desktop development option.
  3. Next, click the Install button and then restart your PC when the process is complete.

4. Update or Reinstall Corrupted Apps

This error is most likely to pop up if the app you’re trying to open is corrupted. In this case, updating or reinstalling the mischievous app could help resolve the problem.

Here’s how you can easily restore most apps on your Windows device:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
  2. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
  3. Next, locate the app you want to reinstall, right-click on it, and select Uninstall.
Uninstalling a program using the Programs and Features window

When you finish, reinstall the app from a safe website.

If you have trouble removing the app, try the other various ways of removing Windows apps. Otherwise, try updating the problematic app to get rid of this error.

5. Repair or Reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Programs

Most apps on your Windows device require the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library packages to function properly. If these packages are corrupted or missing, then you might bump into various issues while trying to open the apps on your device. So, repairing or reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ programs could help resolve the issue at hand and other system issues.

Here’s how you can repair these programs:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
  2. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
  3. Scroll down and locate the Microsoft Visual C++ programs.
  4. Right-click on each program and then select Change.
Repairing or Reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ Programs

In the next window, click the Repair button.

Clicking the repair button on a Microsoft Visual C++ Program

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process and restart your PC when you finish.

If this doesn’t resolve the issue, try reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ programs instead. Here’s how you can do this:

  1. Open the Programs and Features window as per the previous steps.
  2. Right-click on the Microsoft Visual C++ programs and click the Uninstall button.
  3. When you finish, reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ programs.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process and then restart your PC.

6. Perform a Clean Boot on Your System

Restart symbol

If this issue is caused by a corrupted third-party program, it might often be difficult to identify the mischievous app. This is where you can then perform a system clean boot and see if this resolves the issue.

If you still encounter the error, try removing or updating any suspicious programs you’ve recently installed. And if you decide on removing the suspicious program, you might consider uninstalling it using a third-party uninstaller. By so doing, you’ll remove any junk data and residual files that might be left behind and cause further system issues.

Run Your Windows Apps Without A Hassle

It’s quite irritating when you bump into errors whenever you try running your apps. If you’ve been struggling to tackle the “RSy3_AudioAppStreamsWrapper.dll’ error, simply resolve it using the tips we’ve provided. From there, you can start downloading some of Windows’ best apps and then run them without any issues.