Troubleshoot appmgr.dll Errors and Download File

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

appmgr.dll file Software Installation Snapin Extenstion. 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 appmgr.dll related errors on your device. You can also download appmgr.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

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

4 Download appmgr.dll

4.1 List of appmgr.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	appmgr.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Software Installation Snapin Extenstion

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 appmgr.dll file related problems

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

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

appmgr.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of appmgr.dll 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 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 363520 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6595b20e27e08b3f7eb16c6071353d77
	SHA1	cb8868463a1fb62804dd9999d0265229d43b0d08
	SHA256	f46c89c4f7c71add034d60b69070f6ad20772450d5fe125b00e2ac1649fdc770
	CRC32	359b1603
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appmgr.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 371712 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c095cc38a2170c7eaa166f411b2c7356
	SHA1	c14d3f0403a56b4410f1b4ae0c9a160f51ddfd0a
	SHA256	3d60303488a2694eb284a7ba33188848b99fe41e775dca8b2c7567c22d1a0096
	CRC32	9584c007
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appmgr.dll

System Windows 8

File size 366592 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f3dc766f9002996d20101deabd2980e7
	SHA1	d93b2302d3ead22cb09e5a2c482a623849a741fd
	SHA256	7f2734b9e642ca3b440505c06a13bebcdce496fa2811058496b5567b7f754843
	CRC32	97edb533
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appmgr.dll

System Windows 7

File size 479232 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	dda6773dace0774160aaa927ecf8adcd
	SHA1	2949d8aea6c72506eb01a2bff1f1f9267e71b9cd
	SHA256	decca944dd983f8b19e9243d233d4d1d64fe5f29c9152b2054412fc353c55c18
	CRC32	93fbfae0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appmgr.dll

System Windows 7

File size 339968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f68878cf6a7ea29eacead49a268fc447
	SHA1	2fe790f28b4fef7e8a7ab15033c375dd18e93063
	SHA256	b0160e0acb850f8aab392213202969c7516f87e1cf1e67b2ffc39bac966f1479
	CRC32	8b3fe526
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appmgr.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 487936 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	8d95b3f27fb095d0e7282acd1dcb98c7
	SHA1	bd8f05fa894b5fbeae415a64753fa04bf3d3e587
	SHA256	74a4c76f4a02c86392a5767e0dedd037ed6af03162c384e3928b056db2394ab4
	CRC32	080eeb2f
	Example file location	---

Filename appmgr.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 339456 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e8d1cdf3199c853d08d72c047029a673
	SHA1	5e31ccfd3688a939a21f956e8890e6a5695dd5ca
	SHA256	1cfc89b282e779c1b35217d6e51b754c1ff703806895c9941db289b615c47461
	CRC32	94d8f729
	Example file location	---

Filename appmgr.dll

System Windows XP

File size 295936 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	76422d781c0fbbb368f8559dc12a39b1
	SHA1	148ec10a2f8fab845f8e1b2a8c013fcb9451ecb2
	SHA256	2613b7e843d0ad5959a74d2b2601f5e981e8e1fdc39a44da175ab076c08839a3
	CRC32	2524baf2
	Example file location	---