Troubleshoot certcli.dll Errors and Download File

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

certcli.dll file MicrosoftÂ® Active Directory Certificate Services Client. 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 certcli.dll related errors on your device. You can also download certcli.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 certcli.dll

4.1 List of certcli.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	certcli.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	MicrosoftÂ® Active Directory Certificate Services Client

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 certcli.dll file related problems

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

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

certcli.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of certcli.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 342016 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	55546d03fafc676d84b052066886f05e
	SHA1	2458150fc68e388d8a12a0181fbc945ad70b7ee9
	SHA256	94febf0b37553ee92cf9e9f98d76c7f6a99b4b84aa01fd86c17881d231f779c0
	CRC32	32494495
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certcli.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 324096 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b6f456c3a60d0fcd00b994709d1b88c4
	SHA1	3bbecd976fd8bcd57aaa3a55adff7d456828fbde
	SHA256	7e91024222ddfc7903a0c5ed895da12dd38c8795376aef826cb054a26ae7b91c
	CRC32	9c2b6fbb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certcli.dll

System Windows 8

File size 305152 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2e7e74f1efab3c102e69a61bd7372ab8
	SHA1	12a102c915fcdaeac61453b517e92db98f1d669d
	SHA256	17824f9f318e0aa9631be5a0e5796b8466fc228c01031c70c9538f21954a01fd
	CRC32	7e5f67a7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certcli.dll

System Windows 7

File size 342016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	61b1ed5f429efac7e2036769870ab93e
	SHA1	4a3411c3305ee905a9714f6e0f4dc51be95e11f3
	SHA256	628cf28434c5dfb81b76b90bea4cdd9eb1e4b0971bee24136a09490f9439e00e
	CRC32	d8d558ec
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename certcli.dll

System Windows 7

File size 460800 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	94dfbb481bf51158b216e23c5c1c9d6e
	SHA1	0fe5b682d4e0400eede8c01a795d1190f0a53358
	SHA256	0199086a70b9b63e48a7a15c8ae5442e9c6bc0173bd80a104de1be6a6c25f202
	CRC32	891bafac
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename certcli.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 323584 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ac48fd62e22c4425879fca5a63f50497
	SHA1	5629213a55ae349809f6af87d7a0d530b14c1c3a
	SHA256	36234d6835f8ccde2def4aad2c9ad42c47fc7a5bdd9cfc9be8ffe6995fb3de1b
	CRC32	53be2d74
	Example file location	---

Filename certcli.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 447488 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	c88208718545410fa0f11e06f6e7f01b
	SHA1	9dd96979b7a1609010066d160a058220073c7e2f
	SHA256	fb433177a2defb2ac348cab82c794a98f8a3a21675232c6e53e6a834d19775f2
	CRC32	6df3d7b9
	Example file location	---

Filename certcli.dll

System Windows XP

File size 194560 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	00709952d444eae14dbbd30d36fbae0f
	SHA1	1949d2de6e367a893aacb1d2a304e6291eacab79
	SHA256	a65b57c68f9119940133f6680af3644866eebda5378f9b6aed441fb999b50526
	CRC32	22cfd973
	Example file location	---