FXSOCM.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

FXSOCM.dll file Microsoft Fax Optional Component Installer. 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 FXSOCM.dll related errors on your device. You can also download FXSOCM.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 FXSOCM.dll

4.1 List of FXSOCM.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	FXSOCM.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Fax Optional Component Installer

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 FXSOCM.dll file related problems

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

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

FXSOCM.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of FXSOCM.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\Setup\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\Setup\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\Setup\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\Setup\
Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\

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

System Windows 10

File size 31744 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2462a0218d044a2696e029e742164080
	SHA1	f23998621e5fc27279d2164e258d62eef5e8d5cd
	SHA256	ff871d17f212d4cb340d51bade7f681eefa00274ec88f8f5ae8fac771cbd3710
	CRC32	c1d2e599
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Setup\

Filename FXSOCM.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 31744 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6760a2fb3839650b542ad98abe2558ec
	SHA1	611ab16d5c9836a00f15eb4c42cc6f6934d59b83
	SHA256	378d59a3e7743f833f27939ac217e2d5d66c54a9696a546407b8d6f5394ad18c
	CRC32	5f92e758
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Setup\

Filename FXSOCM.dll

System Windows 8

File size 30720 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2ec00e10da4e0e7b97f02eea442b4b48
	SHA1	531ebf28e24cf2aa4f13e86d60fdf4a950c8dd85
	SHA256	7e68f63b9ccb48e5a7329526c4aa1b6847ff0f6d46394502247de7c4ba36e840
	CRC32	63d64b5b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\Setup\

Filename FXSOCM.dll

System Windows 7

File size 35328 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	76ca7c59396df94e0bd464250681b31f
	SHA1	992701ade2a9fc2ab982df2621703dbe6ce7a96b
	SHA256	047a014e0d2e5aeb3b182e2484a3e7e707be489413830c4008a8f8187af7a305
	CRC32	6f5376ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Setup\

Filename FXSOCM.dll

System Windows XP

File size 132608 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	9a0959a682d8eba06d0bd181c49ee2a8
	SHA1	2044abc88a3852a0c534c7c9d9ac998c68159f76
	SHA256	d56e27dbbc7895aefa33488cabc6e87e239be79e173835d336462fa28b1d80bb
	CRC32	3cea52e1
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\