Troubleshoot filemgmt.dll Errors and Download File

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

filemgmt.dll file Services and Shared Folders. 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 filemgmt.dll related errors on your device. You can also download filemgmt.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

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Fix filemgmt.dll errors

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

4.1 List of filemgmt.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	filemgmt.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Services and Shared Folders

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 filemgmt.dll file related problems

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

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

filemgmt.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 465920 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3f991df91d9abe983a2b237ef042e4fa
	SHA1	5c9e9096471c048f9d5acb422ec122873694b1dc
	SHA256	4e6fa2ea01543d362b5e3b439c61a907040d5559cc4302fc06c73cb823efe203
	CRC32	c7eae553
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename filemgmt.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 478208 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e0dc2c7e72a69100b70f5b18484d3289
	SHA1	b904bd7691f066461e9be0a1a5d1860c56c7a785
	SHA256	cb74be5ad2b79dd0b3afc6d995f718bc71a64891ec11d9f6f4afc35b4f913eb1
	CRC32	827a36f2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename filemgmt.dll

System Windows 8

File size 448512 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f344825abaa730345b2585fbfdd27d63
	SHA1	84e6c54b9323205d77f39ef29d100826a185d8c4
	SHA256	dac196acee77c66b53704b3dad53982ea0f40ab4ce967b87f26bdc5c876fdba5
	CRC32	4c2fc1af
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename filemgmt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 444416 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a3e23dd82aa7963d9f7d184beeee5448
	SHA1	08a47702caf42e651ab4aa4a912775f4c5dbd862
	SHA256	5de83126bcef661b11ce75ab0d71cc5348420f640779f15088e14fe5e403a4d7
	CRC32	f81c89e2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename filemgmt.dll

System Windows 7

File size 582656 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	de038c40f3033eda732655fa42dcbd18
	SHA1	24f2857391ac967a04f3cf828fc22fe66a468eb5
	SHA256	8516d2eea5e665fce354a5352517ee9da47781f507c281ae88dc1939f900bdbe
	CRC32	8fe101ac
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename filemgmt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 579072 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	256ad83b5c6b3f36247afcf3a95efcf9
	SHA1	0881fa0405fbd8ec2779e501e867862f20058aa0
	SHA256	23105eccdbed8d4462c50a1d93d7d46f6a4b2f8b4fa3bdc78da123077e71c774
	CRC32	89ee2312
	Example file location	---

Filename filemgmt.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 442368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	90438b514a5ac6a23602484a907e20a7
	SHA1	f780cefe15589d60db34bf3cc622c7ee088ee678
	SHA256	7a75a30540473d6dddc795b1a4c6456a42639deb76beaedbced759b449fb64f0
	CRC32	3090e38d
	Example file location	---

Filename filemgmt.dll

System Windows XP

File size 337920 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	4dc59b4223e833652135b2454f7ecad2
	SHA1	dbd6121a43f23744c8fb3017aa07c7f107f516f4
	SHA256	ae5eea4647203943a9084c590f46e9f218b4968dbdfb035b985f83883ae9f492
	CRC32	0f5e3e2a
	Example file location	---