Fixing the "A software problem has caused Meshmixer to close unexpectedly" Problem

Anyone who works in the 3D Printing sphere can attest that Meshmixer is an amazing software when it comes to mesh repair, cutting up prints into smaller parts and for adding some last minute digital sculpt alterations to our models.

But how would one even get to enjoy what Meshmixer has to offer if it crashes every time you open it? Well, luckily I have found a solution for this!

Firstly, make sure you have tried the solutions given in the official Meshmixer FAQ page.

If it still doesn't work, then you can try solution number two!

From my limited understanding (and scouring of internet forums), the problem could be that we do not  have a graphics card that has built-in OpenGL support. Thus, we need to place the opengl32 library file in Meshmixer's file location.

Here is the link for the opengl32.dll file. But a google search for opengl32.dll will help you find another link as well. (Note the size should be 25MB so be mindful of that when installing the file.)

This video helped me solve this problem. (Although, this video is for solving a similar problem that happens with Blender).

This is ONE of the many potential solutions for this problem. Personally, this one did it for me! And I hope it helps you too, so that you can go back to making your wonderful prints! :)