Troubleshoot dpnathlp.dll Errors and Download File

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

dpnathlp.dll file DirectPlay Stub. 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 dpnathlp.dll related errors on your device. You can also download dpnathlp.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

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Fix dpnathlp.dll errors

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

4.1 List of dpnathlp.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dpnathlp.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	DirectPlay Stub

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 dpnathlp.dll file related problems

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

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

dpnathlp.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7b0b61bec720c7484c4f488cb8c71d52
	SHA1	2a2021d60606aae5c73070344d8b48aede3c07eb
	SHA256	0c2d6ade7fc4aedaa3b18b1402872d8e089e22bfe9da176d56644bcd2be5546b
	CRC32	2fbc0b76
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dpnathlp.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	45fee7008562673e51a7bf17f7f883b4
	SHA1	83c7790ac77486dfaa813e92ba34191ff67af997
	SHA256	0597aaf25f1e7458c19a7b78ee64711d256c3c649af9fff40675e73af6cf7836
	CRC32	0f81464c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dpnathlp.dll

System Windows 8

File size 58880 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fe47221da7b8c44f1495a2115cbd92c7
	SHA1	2388a50decb734ca82b085f15819b1ecc97550ac
	SHA256	400ad0b63cefe1a6c28b205b736d1b7f39da15be16bbcc03c8f43c1f196a98a9
	CRC32	33a9e0c1
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dpnathlp.dll

System Windows 7

File size 68608 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	1d51351c9c40b8d1c1a30a8e8182b641
	SHA1	544710f10c62ef29464aa0b9762a10dce7e39390
	SHA256	f7719ef032045172df5d4ee762e2d4500c0f75fb1da31467b67c1a13bd5800f6
	CRC32	b68a3289
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dpnathlp.dll

System Windows 7

File size 57344 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	53122070884a334a51339ab082400fb7
	SHA1	1fd1ee2b6e2f495ff5df68d8344a3e94c259956f
	SHA256	0f016da5b0a670d25acc440f6edee19f99b52fcd45c5d4d4924e53c40c7f134a
	CRC32	60f0f6f3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dpnathlp.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 56832 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	61b994094b444b594a918c9b8b57e251
	SHA1	0cfdfada974c0a3a1816503f12ae9156904b3ab0
	SHA256	d10205d8e0df6c63794f06ea1c8d1036927a16cebbaf7b9f6de5dac0ae37d136
	CRC32	5e2f3860
	Example file location	---

Filename dpnathlp.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 68096 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	ea7e41192a94c768215af48e2c2391cf
	SHA1	4a34132e6bdeb46ffa0477378cfc611ec78f3b08
	SHA256	47f31888d1abe4c7cb3a90d2ffe52e42d85b85b74e9f919013d4e88235598add
	CRC32	db6a8870
	Example file location	---