Troubleshoot cliconfg.dll Errors and Download File

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

cliconfg.dll file SQL Client Configuration Utility DLL. 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 cliconfg.dll related errors on your device. You can also download cliconfg.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

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Fix cliconfg.dll errors

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

4.1 List of cliconfg.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	cliconfg.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	SQL Client Configuration Utility DLL

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 cliconfg.dll file related problems

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

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

cliconfg.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 77824 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bd2edc4b6737c3217b502d72fc1390be
	SHA1	68f33e00936fa105a446cbbb18d6b67ca09408d5
	SHA256	ed11f883b3f9750b7662661b181e70e8abaceb14cad012ae6c8b08d5b9a02452
	CRC32	a7f5dafe
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cliconfg.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 77824 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0f6a61283d560cb3e13d8e7ce675438f
	SHA1	6e6866f98aa01ab22ae9cc7a25922a1f5547d5ec
	SHA256	da2382426a4d5ca6c6c0e260563f353b26c729f20fd565bd9722cfcc6952edf4
	CRC32	685421e6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cliconfg.dll

System Windows 8

File size 76288 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	df178a16717074744f066b0f137d39bc
	SHA1	f088a4fd07e82768c3512ef84dc9e78df9ed4c07
	SHA256	b64522d0f107e402bceb43fb5b13adbe66036f4e2d1a38b1df740b9e095a2f66
	CRC32	7c9a7a80
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cliconfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 102400 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	7d0f68bcf5d00421c84070d643043590
	SHA1	88328836cd0b55d65bbf95a8f9765801f0cd8de0
	SHA256	35fffb864081ec647fd8021cf16d70b1466e4b2e863faabbf729d4b3dd0d5d77
	CRC32	597189ef
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cliconfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 86016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	dfdcec74cf3a75f2736a51b56d6104a3
	SHA1	ad0ec07f467855462afa1e3992c97fac51916a46
	SHA256	1720bdcc3d21524bc93c35ae31db641f11060e660bfd67e403bc25d51503f46a
	CRC32	075a8603
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cliconfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 86016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3d948c918fcd09ddca1168a7a823575e
	SHA1	3cf10ec3deef4e01aa771e507a08b70b5d0ff0e8
	SHA256	0d00d3046a1b2e5a4881d7514f80ff5f3f13305e063117e9b52f51326e6019e9
	CRC32	29815c89
	Example file location	---

Filename cliconfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 98304 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	5c95bd1023fbdb7f8303c3f126f859e0
	SHA1	fe381c9cc7c0f1d5c576541022dcaa7a6f34ed2b
	SHA256	bfa8e42b073980fbd5f8b5bb702839ceeb2c7bb13083042c22baf22d0d4b3e83
	CRC32	d71c865f
	Example file location	---

Filename cliconfg.dll

System Windows XP

File size 77824 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	0734c66ed8f837b7c90e629f6ab9c11d
	SHA1	a2088dd7eefadc1cf6846e42c39886015d2ed711
	SHA256	76659d236c09abf5ad8301068cb95120c0e1f7b752f9f86f819870db67472888
	CRC32	72259b81
	Example file location	---