console.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

console.dll file Control Panel Console Applet. 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 console.dll related errors on your device. You can also download console.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 console.dll

4.1 List of console.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	console.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Control Panel Console Applet

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 console.dll file related problems

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

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

console.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 105472 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

Download

File details
	MD5	9ec2763f204c7374ebac538e3aaf35b5
	SHA1	6f4e55994fc2ad3eb29b9150da5a18ad848581d4
	SHA256	9f82715bc6cb98549d3ebad6b06c9c78c3f424961323300ae5a548f9198029ee
	CRC32	14ff649d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename console.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 73728 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

Download

File details
	MD5	90307a7bacb84e752bd07dd41fea9ceb
	SHA1	e2b849d1708de52c09f984f8c939687a1d6fa045
	SHA256	9885e423bf4cbb4ebc2cad6f73f650366d847a6ef541c3322c66d0b0bb3ddfaa
	CRC32	745e879f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename console.dll

System Windows 8

File size 74240 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

Download

File details
	MD5	161dabeaaed46468fc1a24114047f161
	SHA1	d372384acc4333a6ef6f53906fc521d9fd28d7a6
	SHA256	46ef7347a89696265403122c3e00ac610eea9f4e72229e0cc6a741e40e11c367
	CRC32	a9e20211
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename console.dll

System Windows 7

File size 73216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	12118da04f2e4bc739ce8a6ab24338ea
	SHA1	2cde261abbe024f96c0cdb67af3988798700f9e7
	SHA256	e94505c7ec80f858ee97fad096cc8b4aae06b278d057236e259f59cc9ce7b2ce
	CRC32	ec265b36
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename console.dll

System Windows 7

File size 80896 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

Download

File details
	MD5	6fa7eb1af7b2275af50c3a4dbb3ea2f3
	SHA1	150ef80909eefa5daee73bd172bb78077d70c276
	SHA256	960166cc1a07ccc8f9d8f95821cbf7a5a1e20fe3ee185e2b4f20fb0bfbb1b675
	CRC32	a8b76697
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename console.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 95744 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	a1f0dd33896a32def25d4a66fcf18f4e
	SHA1	2c86f43dc019585e2261346c04847b61cb2c2e69
	SHA256	c8c1a44bf54b57d5b7af8d94f18c7a6d0987ced2cf2e9a4e085ba1120b225f05
	CRC32	bb0552a7
	Example file location	---

Filename console.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 104448 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

Download

File details
	MD5	c04642a57835aea3d66ae0d896e0f6d1
	SHA1	2fe4e870f01f1082089f28bc31818c4603001142
	SHA256	8310fe3d838b38645283396255b0d8f935b5e65f6e89430120031fa1def5a6ad
	CRC32	2280d50f
	Example file location	---

Filename console.dll

System Windows XP

File size 66560 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

Download

File details
	MD5	be6efa58bb1773c6e46e3286193d5129
	SHA1	8c0c0a4fbc0ae34942b1a3cba6578f9f57748815
	SHA256	aa6d22301e1b003565d17dbe36f7569b1a74337fe8e86c24153af96baf281d0f
	CRC32	eaa0e751
	Example file location	---