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

certenc.dll file Active Directory Certificate Services Encoding. 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 certenc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download certenc.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 certenc.dll

4.1 List of certenc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	certenc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Active Directory Certificate Services Encoding

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 certenc.dll file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 55808 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fccb8f041b90e2a52f2ab8546d22db73
	SHA1	1d610db578a27afadfec073b461e5068d63a33bb
	SHA256	30e65802fe8c87b05b040ac64a85e11bfb2f3a7e9851f473d08e1c0822ba2c4e
	CRC32	e60d26bf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certenc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 44032 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3342aa9c7e7ca5a69be42a6417374cd1
	SHA1	7a452daba803cf647de2b20ffb1ac937aa1ea578
	SHA256	ca0a5d524d136680aa43fe478512ce6790a7a8322682603ed38c2106f22e0b02
	CRC32	dfb1937a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certenc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 41472 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8c2e08f8761e216ff4d7006c468e7ff2
	SHA1	84d1ab6afb373bef15e775f2713b8b943d9b90e2
	SHA256	5d183ef5ef16c6f6197325451b024e81bf030a9c6ddc7a4bf2036287c0e5e8ba
	CRC32	7986e657
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certenc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 43008 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9480d91c81b514ab05cdb9e60a407f7e
	SHA1	3cec9597daa9f11debabeb6ab007eb02edaebde8
	SHA256	a47573d9166009693b31f9ce60896a9bd02e9d7ffa981eb1d89fa43dfccbcf80
	CRC32	406a7c32
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename certenc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 52224 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c6153d48a68e373e6fbd07833281ab1f
	SHA1	1892edc18b3d9445c054d8a876e1bc584205e576
	SHA256	4e68ea9341c9f11d73762a364b39162b1daefcb611e902d3cc480c6e710db6c1
	CRC32	43c698bd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename certenc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 41984 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bfd3f5ea39f67c0fd4cb87648ee09272
	SHA1	1e7c6f0b75c88c1d6948dc89bab5b063c93cbd1e
	SHA256	ecbf5c3c15a17f58f5c9ef328aa329fc432a7e48c46c0c943a8711f8f48b5728
	CRC32	65f65d61
	Example file location	---

Filename certenc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 50688 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e75927a4a4a44f41980a1222fd447cad
	SHA1	848df626cba6fdf28d11d05fe2d3c3db7da321d3
	SHA256	a2f1b82fd4c52c3d873d0d12d43736bd8dbaec2bc43ad31ca84126da4f2d0bcd
	CRC32	c438f2de
	Example file location	---