Troubleshoot fdWCN.dll Errors and Download File

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

fdWCN.dll file Windows Connect Now - Config Function Discovery Provider 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 fdWCN.dll related errors on your device. You can also download fdWCN.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

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 fdWCN.dll

4.1 List of fdWCN.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	fdWCN.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Connect Now - Config Function Discovery Provider DLL

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 fdWCN.dll file related problems

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

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

fdWCN.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 93184 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c3389ea3f32a3dfe18f6ca7301bba5c5
	SHA1	3990df7653d033860e5ba03a188c21e24abade97
	SHA256	1dfa948602a619aefd19c2a68f9823aab6b4d28a88df4b701514804f81c01243
	CRC32	680fdec3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fdWCN.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 91136 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	250e0bd61dc9def2d54828216a239fec
	SHA1	b1589e7e2cedff4f91b328dd6fe0a3beb8abc36a
	SHA256	a389d983d7d6f29f29f026e7e0c7076c592683c4e70d832665c481332711a6ec
	CRC32	bfbb6fab
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fdWCN.dll

System Windows 8

File size 84992 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b1e0745b7f4289a743e8782563774119
	SHA1	04ab12eab76b0dcbb32b0d92a691f520e4b1f1ca
	SHA256	d9e642bf1a37994475174df25d1e71f659f119286030b2405b9528fb2594bc65
	CRC32	2c9fe331
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fdWCN.dll

System Windows 7

File size 81920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	516beb000047f7647f265bc8a71d8c19
	SHA1	dd879e1e14fce691cb5ab0cfcff700f60922a687
	SHA256	d5f46e7cce1549469db9406529746c0a41c70e1e13d5c2dc0e5ffba24284c802
	CRC32	5846c47d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fdWCN.dll

System Windows 7

File size 101376 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	e8f451d61b2cbe5922a873b340c1a522
	SHA1	3d91c739355017c06bd6ddc0ef2b1a6b07de9fd5
	SHA256	03a47096e1181ce03c7876bd2f84549ca5214040a173dd6a86a301bae0135934
	CRC32	1091f41c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fdWCN.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 89088 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	4ea0133fc219d00f63816d7ff540989a
	SHA1	07f789c2bd905c193c23108adb0a6b96f0e3a6d2
	SHA256	1859071700f4413d64ed47f1c85bd67bc0b75ad0a917e2bfa4f14aa32f9b274f
	CRC32	3a43c650
	Example file location	---

Filename fdWCN.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 69120 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	78700db5a0c319a9c3765f0673140092
	SHA1	297e79d065af4e92f97cfe7640cb0e6bfc889600
	SHA256	b47531e36ab92a6adc8a74bd2bba7b7ce6a2552c378f27259af4501384361ea4
	CRC32	170ea8eb
	Example file location	---