dsauth.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

dsauth.dll file DS Authorization for Services. 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 dsauth.dll related errors on your device. You can also download dsauth.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 dsauth.dll

4.1 List of dsauth.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dsauth.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	DS Authorization for Services

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 dsauth.dll file related problems

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

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

dsauth.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 30720 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	209f9e95d14f14656a3ce1641b388458
	SHA1	ebe42593a7568a07728cf0912d6b51b734b6a7fd
	SHA256	7227c85242c14417e1cf17eb26e9caf6f6308b0b2ab994a50634857c3cec8998
	CRC32	3b0d75ac
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dsauth.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 30208 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	36df4d814e0146a672aa92266edae579
	SHA1	46c6ac1d01e7383ade269afed9e41335f8527d81
	SHA256	fb6891f4dda6d32e071548d8568c87a2c4bfb75a3c02bbb0c23019ff7c2de34e
	CRC32	f7e590e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dsauth.dll

System Windows 8

File size 29696 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	df92b404a7d53b019169cabb89b2640e
	SHA1	954d631b8cf09d3d09d2b26eb30e8ebc7da89b89
	SHA256	b570a23c82695e041a0f7622e0fd050f7bdd115d7323eb70124c0f1f291def9b
	CRC32	5fc48ebb
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dsauth.dll

System Windows 7

File size 30208 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6d666983c638f5e507c4a11aed1291cc
	SHA1	153e79883907cd2441660a73698c68e1e15b3ab1
	SHA256	44ee3597d257219c3d849e9c9027a3ba3a9d6b985f39c8e212321df4def4a676
	CRC32	25cec81c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dsauth.dll

System Windows 7

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	786d0e9be38bad3c8fffa9bab6909582
	SHA1	91993f22f773f8ae36cfb0135f927dc70b42710a
	SHA256	914772fd7378fa68dffad6b120ecc4200d49da6ec55e8af61805a341ec25e369
	CRC32	4abf7b31
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dsauth.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 35840 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	39a55445284ffb328295a81842115b55
	SHA1	c595f65623aa41013b468c1b42e544f81ad74464
	SHA256	02675dc4c9e1eb903ed369b2441d81cf08d96057434ea0830c00b9ee8406ed4e
	CRC32	e0645931
	Example file location	---

Filename dsauth.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 29696 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	474f35f4aa33c4e2f20ce28bb7c81c80
	SHA1	bc33c9064aa600b98a777e4416a88dada3a6b082
	SHA256	31a43630cf6accb9e41076626a1502228fd37ed7d85d0a5f02002fc23696c060
	CRC32	af2258a6
	Example file location	---

Filename dsauth.dll

System Windows XP

File size 62976 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	eda57c644ca1ea58a361b81822f3ff0c
	SHA1	b0f97e7e8a5372886e4d0714c835fe87f72579fc
	SHA256	e1b03146916316445843c2ba6a93d984e5a2c927dd1a807682da8f59d295b97d
	CRC32	a1ac58d9
	Example file location	---