fde.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

fde.dll file Folder Redirection Snapin Extension. 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 fde.dll related errors on your device. You can also download fde.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 fde.dll

4.1 List of fde.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	fde.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Folder Redirection Snapin Extension

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 fde.dll file related problems

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

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

fde.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 128000 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	efd342642ac70f162ee7bcde4ecacdbd
	SHA1	2285ee44a772ccb289b756a76be192a86f400205
	SHA256	4fb1d039788c766768b893f648673928ae728e21d0f6aac688c781f05d1c796a
	CRC32	532f4c56
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fde.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 130048 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	97bc03f419406a0a34afa641a1df23ef
	SHA1	de833299d887e643df9e2b5525d9f7d910dd0628
	SHA256	e57f47db8f83a63febdd586cb28e235df01ef08c98ca5c172e6c1e2b712d97af
	CRC32	faf2e35e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fde.dll

System Windows 8

File size 126976 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d7d3e9a8457fdaae255ba3d465bd55e4
	SHA1	b7ee08cc9ac90832c405c42053fb2669b7e28a74
	SHA256	69867af7da5a7e678f69cbc21cae3856f8b337b2a1119fbe580363dd4f09ef98
	CRC32	f7124c16
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fde.dll

System Windows 7

File size 171520 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0a98c4e4975f5d735f8361ffebf2793d
	SHA1	f5a46171724159b3eb192575a0caad1754489e22
	SHA256	6ce22799d6fa5f6c1419ab04cb22290333ec6e4fb94c3ab0d8404b7e5ebafdb4
	CRC32	130d6412
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fde.dll

System Windows 7

File size 124416 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b70b2e022318e7ef942eeac7126e6972
	SHA1	0d7eb2abbb436c454af47429f26cb36cbc7b49b3
	SHA256	ac3f144251fbc20d24ac24e513113703883423d76c4e1ef1232705fcb903f567
	CRC32	813227c8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fde.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 131072 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	564347e36a0c80cecc5312b3e55b6f79
	SHA1	91768e661108c047e307654e9185f7955d24d8c0
	SHA256	e87d81212fdc8a753e1cc49f50b7c1f5ed37791948c01a50ec5fa0a8351723f3
	CRC32	aac30403
	Example file location	---

Filename fde.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 178688 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	9beee46ae1f20c0af7ca3d57a73a7996
	SHA1	d0b5a1ba140d041c6da8f7874249e12d7609563b
	SHA256	322e447561234a8505cc0c5b5fb890d36c10ec2412feb895548da8db64933e90
	CRC32	88427f86
	Example file location	---

Filename fde.dll

System Windows XP

File size 124928 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	cba0be94e3985f6db7701e259c73b43b
	SHA1	8b20257ee2add36f93943a33f7f683928d86463d
	SHA256	a1f26b60132f7db711140b4f170bd3a9c92053bf178bef6d5809e12c483bf7fc
	CRC32	e0881b83
	Example file location	---