Troubleshoot bcrypt.dll Errors and Download File

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

bcrypt.dll file Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library. 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 bcrypt.dll related errors on your device. You can also download bcrypt.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

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 bcrypt.dll

4.1 List of bcrypt.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	bcrypt.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library

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 bcrypt.dll file related problems

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

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

bcrypt.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of bcrypt.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 bcrypt.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 bcrypt.dll

System Windows 10

File size 103848 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c610499933d317194ce85b60e0bfc53a
	SHA1	bb1c4b83e37a67637b13dd619daa6450876140ff
	SHA256	04bb45e82b706b75534d9160344727d9c5e19bf4f5e956b9e79c06fae5318bb0
	CRC32	f25536c6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename bcrypt.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 130592 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e8b82b42952319f4f4a9e058e9a07135
	SHA1	b5dda14ed3a09d9de3288b7517b48f7dcc25ade1
	SHA256	ac4d7846479075f5c0ab7016731a95aa70bb4ff4c198e95544f327255c8ea498
	CRC32	d3197143
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename bcrypt.dll

System Windows 8

File size 116736 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6ab5288e6fd0abc0391bff6aedf3c3e1
	SHA1	ea2b5eafa47bfc21e30b47e9a6b8a74ac06ab6f4
	SHA256	52e0d85917699f28e9fae67547281a22e3a745d77441e9c00d406ae8f677778d
	CRC32	462e026d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename bcrypt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 123904 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	b9a95365e52f421a20e1501935fadda5
	SHA1	958a7ba90043f8e3b94da849a2da8bb139fc39c9
	SHA256	ddb4cb575139233efaf2c59b7e9b04af36bbccc63190181f3b2a7e6bfc86e77e
	CRC32	8e1ef627
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename bcrypt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 80896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ce71b9119a258edd0a05b37d7b0f92e3
	SHA1	46f1c569ab4cf6f42c7aecff2db344f047414749
	SHA256	d9310c5bbfe089b8c81e259c462ec1e6d7a7a87fa59fc1f174ed5c58d409ae7a
	CRC32	413f2308
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename bcrypt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 306688 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	02ee316487bcc8f4f6017cad538365cc
	SHA1	b5dec6feaa4eed5228da18fd8e5718b84f49b740
	SHA256	872f48d84c5dcca8802b8ecde9da30390548e6fb856b0e674a5ba4942e3be0f8
	CRC32	b716c747
	Example file location	---

Filename bcrypt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 275968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4acf748a8e576761e4c610acab67b1bc
	SHA1	f19f01d5a23501e03b90abacbfcbe12bdcac14f3
	SHA256	fc30c20e3f23fbc8acab2e8a7db3775078118fea29e64341e5d5277f98560c8b
	CRC32	ac7dbf24
	Example file location	---