fontext.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

fontext.dll file Windows Font Folder. 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 fontext.dll related errors on your device. You can also download fontext.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 fontext.dll

4.1 List of fontext.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	fontext.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Font Folder

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 fontext.dll file related problems

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

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

fontext.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 900608 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	06a286fcbad0efac6b23f511fd95e0fb
	SHA1	8eab0d49f5a765f568ad26aa02a101e7f59f70c0
	SHA256	3e40311f12aaee3357b340426ea0a6705c84d86a2804caec88fc592be077fc67
	CRC32	40ccdbc2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fontext.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 812032 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5d01cfaa9f15f3eaa765832f99b8eb38
	SHA1	eeebc5acecdd8fbabd596e90b2293bd757b25018
	SHA256	7d998ccd7fe2a0d3571b603c7221d79b79975b4700a9d2b76e7e2d20e37bde59
	CRC32	b495951c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fontext.dll

System Windows 8

File size 806912 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	1133ea21838c0b41ec0b3b378dfa7bb5
	SHA1	df7f553b7ca04907dbd1106e1c13003fec1cc913
	SHA256	b35b2e38c99731c4643aabd053e11c6f2408e0b3fd4c48c2f4ae7d88c7861c4c
	CRC32	d0e70684
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fontext.dll

System Windows 7

File size 828928 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	69c81451dce63069a036fbf646a86996
	SHA1	8c1b1674cffd22c34eb20c789af38fb084abfa2f
	SHA256	9488f4a934dd6ed0089176f12659145975e2db2ae975fa49ec81043ef3870e46
	CRC32	70b3614f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename fontext.dll

System Windows 7

File size 861184 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	9613bea1e1509884ec472a10858ec61d
	SHA1	75c9213971bb6c569edcfab373c81703e3aafa73
	SHA256	975c4b08bb7a264d19b40d6071547db0fd34bdb44b6d715efb5f38e12f88290e
	CRC32	bc7912af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename fontext.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 163328 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	0c8e0e7e708bde406315f3c1a653b0e3
	SHA1	5983acbfffdb1cd9b8ce60de1b76f556412cf222
	SHA256	626eee4eeaa64a2294511aa604acc370bbd3ec3928ce85117e62306269a35328
	CRC32	dc2bb0ca
	Example file location	---

Filename fontext.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 142336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	88198aeb7f71dd2f8b6176533d70f63e
	SHA1	44db26b6546d028863c2f5c37ff9eec94939da59
	SHA256	c33cac9414d0ecc5599c5b130ce25c19f5a294a551eebf49a20726609ced7ab9
	CRC32	099b0129
	Example file location	---

Filename fontext.dll

System Windows XP

File size 382976 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	e518b7e8b372ee8dc9868946faa8c4c4
	SHA1	f5b1d5c91e25c0f5da4a3d10f05ddcfdadf9b905
	SHA256	cb8254a3932456b741b1223678a1866a7bbda4d41efb20e8ace975512034cde1
	CRC32	6491ef60
	Example file location	---