hidserv.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

hidserv.dll file Human Interface Device Service. 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 hidserv.dll related errors on your device. You can also download hidserv.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 hidserv.dll

4.1 List of hidserv.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hidserv.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Human Interface Device Service

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common hidserv.dll file related problems

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

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

hidserv.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 29696 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6a16c536176d84da5dd6fc6979b58529
	SHA1	873fbd73b43a56200239e26c6bc17e29d0d1b686
	SHA256	9e27bd424dea34cdfff7cf708aa949c6164458740a5f5a6a7c74837e102f63a2
	CRC32	76fed0ba
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hidserv.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 30720 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ae71b1bc1a17000f7b8f9ab79d4668d4
	SHA1	ea512a25c1120cac45807e1b053d44b3d380a78c
	SHA256	2a0a337a0e879634721bf445579437236426e4ea2dcbe95473e89f588513cd6d
	CRC32	84621866
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hidserv.dll

System Windows 8

File size 49152 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c0a9999e5b4c1953c6b07cd9105b41fd
	SHA1	9cda49a353d6d1bc1aa3b6620a98225cf52f93db
	SHA256	a83c91dc0bc3a4e19877846a567a2a39c83fa9b468cc508405137a91e77f0780
	CRC32	c7eff329
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hidserv.dll

System Windows 7

File size 49152 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2bc6f6a1992b3a77f5f41432ca6b3b6b
	SHA1	46d58525e5bb0425a67eb74aa9a2d0abcc0d11a4
	SHA256	2af3312f1c8c8923c0a29aa5dae57ce269417e53dea2f0cccc8db57029698fe1
	CRC32	becc8e8c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename hidserv.dll

System Windows 7

File size 38912 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	bd9eb3958f213f96b97b1d897dee006d
	SHA1	496950c0aee8ade1c70c5660a9bb3566dd561146
	SHA256	4d01cbf898b528b3a4e5a683df2177300afabd7d4cb51f1a7891b1b545499631
	CRC32	9597b0e8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename hidserv.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	59361d38a297755d46a540e450202b2a
	SHA1	494af49057767d7539c62b3e988b79f2040bca77
	SHA256	ed97800a3ff9b90ec58bc5122c42b53f46d9c157efe488481e8677ed7058e33d
	CRC32	7cd34107
	Example file location	---

Filename hidserv.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 26112 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	84067081f3318162797385e11a8f0582
	SHA1	853d7612dd84c7ecf3beaec155f084e028f76a44
	SHA256	11e32e3800cfca37354388243f88d0239d622891bac5483518a2be5d1ca19015
	CRC32	db702d34
	Example file location	---