perfi009.dat Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing perfi009.dat files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent perfi009.dat file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

perfi009.dat file Game Data. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of perfi009.dat related errors on your device. You can also download perfi009.dat file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix perfi009.dat errors

1 Information about perfi009.dat file
2 Errors related to perfi009.dat file
3 How to fix perfi009.dat related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download perfi009.dat

4.1 List of perfi009.dat file versions

File info

General information
Filename	perfi009.dat
File extension	DAT
Type	Dynamic Link Library
Description	Game Data

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	297062
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common perfi009.dat file related problems

There are various types of errors related to perfi009.dat file. perfi009.dat file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to perfi009.dat file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

perfi009.dat is corrupted
perfi009.dat cannot be located
Runtime Error - perfi009.dat
perfi009.dat file error
perfi009.dat file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register perfi009.dat file:
perfi009.dat file could not be loaded
perfi009.dat file doesn't exist

perfi009.dat

Application could not be started because perfi009.dat file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to perfi009.dat can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing perfi009.dat file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix perfi009.dat errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

perfi009.dat file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with perfi009.dat file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to perfi009.dat file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of perfi009.dat or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to perfi009.dat file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the perfi009.dat file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the perfi009.dat file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the perfi009.dat file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace perfi009.dat file

The last solution is to manually download and replace perfi009.dat file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded perfi009.dat file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of perfi009.dat file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your perfi009.dat file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename perfi009.dat

System Windows 10

File size 297062 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	56c3b96dd714b0da77c0b9fb0d392c86
	SHA1	6dfd6e883c67ea4aef8a03d28874a677441e512f
	SHA256	1bc70ca290a7b4afc37049a8435c81d9b863520609d2e4f627d08cd21c07a58e
	CRC32	86f64851
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfi009.dat

System Windows 8.1

File size 296742 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6b98e5694dedc80e39de706a22e46e53
	SHA1	1c3ff5fc3f3c95f425b7db776fee3e6244005605
	SHA256	45608bc6708df3a38d2d6611cb3e10c82c2fd8209d75aff6b1c45189c2ad1364
	CRC32	85c0ba7c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfi009.dat

System Windows 8

File size 296742 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0426eb51a91cd86da44683f853a003b6
	SHA1	689bec8c004dc620d996c5b75bd398bcb1bd7fe8
	SHA256	99502f559e2b0e6161380bab8f0bace1ee78360bf3a6f51dab6f37493bc25412
	CRC32	3491eb6c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfi009.dat

System Windows 7

File size 291294 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	f9a8f04d57346b7673305cfc1575ff6e
	SHA1	004b55023fc3d7984c693d035075bbd581401143
	SHA256	ef67b758b221755ea2ba2bdee4bd062832e77833fae08cef9113bfb96f2599bd
	CRC32	72570994
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfi009.dat

System Windows Vista

File size 287440 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	ac344dcdbe5619b7aaffd5b8005b50c4
	SHA1	0507684bee7dd984e700b934454cb94d3ebcd335
	SHA256	ad544dc8137bd1b9d44bc2dc69d9d70910d0b9fb0bd92a7aca9b03c528d676f4
	CRC32	686f7c55
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfi009.dat

System Windows XP

File size 272128 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7796ccdee5911408f15092cf3c3a563c
	SHA1	bab82c599d488da608da0a4f409c18a6e42719c1
	SHA256	82ff8eaf054cbad54c806504c7a045f46ad2fb5c6701f7d3f795fc7b30d99abd
	CRC32	6c7583ed
	Example file location	---