How to Download and Fix hpotscld.dll?

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

hpotscld.dll file HP AiO Scan Driver - Tulip SCL-d. 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 hpotscld.dll related errors on your device. You can also download hpotscld.dll file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, Windows Vista

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Fix hpotscld.dll errors

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

4.1 List of hpotscld.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hpotscld.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	HP AiO Scan Driver - Tulip SCL-d

Software
Program	hp digital imaging - hp all-in-one series
Author	Hewlett-Packard Co.

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows 32-bit
Copyrights	© Copyright 2000-2009 Hewlett-Packard Company
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Comments	HP AiO Scan Driver - Tulip SCL

Most common hpotscld.dll file related problems

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

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

hpotscld.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hpoa1sd.inf_amd64_neutral_caaa16c52c48f8ac\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hpoa1sd.inf_2594e620\

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

System Windows 7

File size 732672 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	ca8cb9ff71cf9a343d5d479b080d192e
	SHA1	fc90fc39c07e278a0c88403b87c558784c746ae0
	SHA256	36174fd47828840c03ec0cf786a34df43ac61d63aa0372bd48944d1a7f667739
	CRC32	98e9f867
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hpoa1sd.inf_amd64_neutral_caaa16c52c48f8ac\

Filename hpotscld.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 705536 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	a2feefd2dbef61abc24b01953772496c
	SHA1	2b2323e6f1beacc794b631a8dd2f0da452f74846
	SHA256	615acc5886df8123feb168798de1209aa48f2d3006956bd5694d8d310f377cd5
	CRC32	4440a7cd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hpoa1sd.inf_2594e620\