appbackgroundtask.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

appbackgroundtask.dll file App Background Task Manager. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of appbackgroundtask.dll related errors on your device. You can also download appbackgroundtask.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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Fix appbackgroundtask.dll errors

1 Information about appbackgroundtask.dll file
2 Errors related to appbackgroundtask.dll file
3 How to fix appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll

4.1 List of appbackgroundtask.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	appbackgroundtask.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	App Background Task Manager

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common appbackgroundtask.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to appbackgroundtask.dll file. appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

appbackgroundtask.dll

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

Problems related to appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll errors in just few steps?

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

appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll file.

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

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

If the steps did not solve your appbackgroundtask.dll 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 appbackgroundtask.dll

System Windows 10

File size 32768 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a2d40086f3668720bc15c2f00287f0cf
	SHA1	ddce51a444713771ea6ce62212ce7111cfc661d0
	SHA256	49b263fa0a48bbdd7706b460b555300d7f7085f8ad2910a27ed67441d0335f45
	CRC32	541bbc0c
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename appbackgroundtask.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 33280 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	65e08901092f3f2caca8bf9e65815c9b
	SHA1	d0003a5f40a9d8e115d28528f8f02bc1e7b09f5b
	SHA256	c63c744939d22f0a3f4e8864646edd04d4d758ea1f5b90a6cb9e86b7eb4bf2bb
	CRC32	2d65ada2
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\