Download and Fix cryptbase.dll

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

cryptbase.dll file Base cryptographic API 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 cryptbase.dll related errors on your device. You can also download cryptbase.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7

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Fix cryptbase.dll errors

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

4.1 List of cryptbase.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	cryptbase.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Base cryptographic API DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common cryptbase.dll file related problems

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

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

cryptbase.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 31592 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	276b8a6686954a0bf9ccc46676de113d
	SHA1	f79d75a8b7acabc0788ceed5f03600a0e49a925c
	SHA256	7088e6c1b724546e6326602acaa9c65eadc0106eab7a65435786a335a8c67583
	CRC32	dd33b9a4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cryptbase.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 30984 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0ce0ffcd5390a8eebbde09381e1d5b15
	SHA1	187b14e91f3e7ace44ed46219067b0a9a6af7945
	SHA256	e273d0e3869025d786c435886b789a61460c03e395b5405d9e7c1a982a4ff34f
	CRC32	2081ca12
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cryptbase.dll

System Windows 8

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0d3c6e1a7ebd401f46e00edbd61d1a72
	SHA1	dadf73e23c1060a7cabc0e0a05c7e8de24bfc278
	SHA256	54375377f13a2f686b605812319715523868e978d427c296ad3b74e05bdc0b55
	CRC32	235bd46c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cryptbase.dll

System Windows 7

File size 44032 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	784fa3df338e2e8f5f0389d6fac428af
	SHA1	6d32c67c91c6d374854e907c6719db2538540867
	SHA256	9c8aa0cfdeb9e38aaf8eb08626070e0f0364f4f8a793cfe3532ec6c007980c34
	CRC32	9699f600
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cryptbase.dll

System Windows 7

File size 36864 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f08f6fcd09f9be94c37acc1b344685ff
	SHA1	d5fefb6b6ab0591f28d878b2d05e301ddc7957ab
	SHA256	de48d766258b46efeab16579421c4bd97acc6883f782d00e9857f4a0ce7e8a34
	CRC32	b8617b32
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\