efscore.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

efscore.dll file EFS Core Library. 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 efscore.dll related errors on your device. You can also download efscore.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

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 efscore.dll

4.1 List of efscore.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	efscore.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	EFS Core Library

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 efscore.dll file related problems

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

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

efscore.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 737688 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d8cfb126ecf5ba99d89aeaa7ba187a64
	SHA1	3fb66a2e0d75ab633dadab382d5addb853a13bb6
	SHA256	d5c945827ffe87f728aa57433f4908201aede99439ce6b44cf012e34d63c78d1
	CRC32	c81d0640
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename efscore.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 321024 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	71e5edd82053ad8aa65fc5daa590fc39
	SHA1	f898550fcd7a8481197e034a125d5046b3534ada
	SHA256	d39c0b7a8a06412b6663f332421e8d205f896b36bd2367532c7cfc992d6889be
	CRC32	7965a544
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename efscore.dll

System Windows 8

File size 196608 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9eb0ee2d087e144ce4149a998bdb6b80
	SHA1	2bc0d733c7c694394ba2284894fad0bf9994c208
	SHA256	4a51fec8bc5ab45f171ea510028ed00ad89dc9cf87f5b4cb74e9d37840ab0939
	CRC32	dded40bf
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename efscore.dll

System Windows 7

File size 205312 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3f6d9269e7b3a754b1c2f8533dc7f318
	SHA1	3c859945ff203590ecd0466ff876c5b283127ad4
	SHA256	c805967dd9974ce96471482f6da26073638ef3d2623c82880324dd7c7e839e09
	CRC32	663abb2f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename efscore.dll

System Windows 7

File size 304128 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7f8e83b9466a0a002d4ab15c104062a7
	SHA1	71bc76c1f0da1e7dd1178ab8cbcf323add044b00
	SHA256	d2d64b95079243f04479a7950afb9dd086c43bf0236e72e74fc45c6945a765e4
	CRC32	ee65ae42
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\