authfwcfg.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

authfwcfg.dll file Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Configuration Helper. 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 authfwcfg.dll related errors on your device. You can also download authfwcfg.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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Fix authfwcfg.dll errors

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

4.1 List of authfwcfg.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	authfwcfg.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Configuration Helper

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 authfwcfg.dll file related problems

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

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

authfwcfg.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of authfwcfg.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 352768 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5903fce00df356b2ceea4f569e71a6af
	SHA1	c5be3ce9b16989cc53211159e4e709d614024120
	SHA256	a7fefbf24c5c89e871959820ca0867d26068ad3f39fc9bfdf2cb6902455385ed
	CRC32	3117f414
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename authfwcfg.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 364032 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c4bddbc91bab70975593755620fa3e80
	SHA1	c42627e930fa0b6b6de131fe61a681fa291c8ace
	SHA256	3bc2c0a7c31b544bfe970b5d4dda81d6f0c3d1fc29c642a37d795c7afe3c8440
	CRC32	fdb8597b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename authfwcfg.dll

System Windows 8

File size 374784 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2d9dff2dc68a32cbd0ef32e75ce64862
	SHA1	6c22775f52edcb652f99749d3a52edb02cae11f6
	SHA256	0c26c49c9e64e6c001200b431f29c193f6789cb7129845e43cf42ac2f1d0b729
	CRC32	6cb73fdf
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename authfwcfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 491520 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	55f1c5eff3d81ee93b0691ffc610bcf2
	SHA1	494d73efff871f3646b9fd07c4e9c0e6341f5f43
	SHA256	cbab1bd8caeba0086ceda124e42bef1adb807310a2126938138980ea04f2b54a
	CRC32	d2b1b83e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename authfwcfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 334336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7b3a07bb31ad831c4f66b08ecead2209
	SHA1	0f91c07591a1bc97cdc9df2949f8b7536eaec232
	SHA256	e1c0d1eaaa4be1bd84eb5adfa5856d7697e94978583d959d5b147fc202d031ef
	CRC32	4b65c2b2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename authfwcfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 398336 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	4e7c1e0470c565065fb870b14e96ee02
	SHA1	9e0732eec91aea8447b8740ede7a9e6e240e8666
	SHA256	07a74ea37878109df315e9d2d4ee04e50166304f9be9a91a90afb3be2009c640
	CRC32	0848c908
	Example file location	---

Filename authfwcfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 251904 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f35d79e64e1d38afd0ff5c123b979f15
	SHA1	6900caeb930a7c6020cc54436308eda7d1bf0cde
	SHA256	9722af48cebb74f965e2dad3ce8b7aa2761093de396ae4afd34fb723d6f8b95e
	CRC32	40411507
	Example file location	---