imageres.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

imageres.dll file Windows Image Resource. 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 imageres.dll related errors on your device. You can also download imageres.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

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Fix imageres.dll errors

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

4.1 List of imageres.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	imageres.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Image Resource

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 imageres.dll file related problems

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

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

imageres.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of imageres.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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 23588352 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fc7ad5d2a6232d196b4b5ecf18c3a31a
	SHA1	c054d6f5b250e3287d31ae7367067073798bd976
	SHA256	6e4588eb2a0d0f34952f11382abc5c7d1f783b1ca141c8ae2e8a45f974850050
	CRC32	12c24523
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename imageres.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 48847872 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	a4b79e9d1c81146d9eac91975b833462
	SHA1	70532564cefa9a10f27010d034177525d16cca5e
	SHA256	215569e2c0dcca55629e73c6908f1bace76e140b1df261ca3f854eb3ca4e1b4d
	CRC32	d292d741
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename imageres.dll

System Windows 8

File size 67967488 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7df13240a34c9f35983874bb0a219f08
	SHA1	49fc02a8078ada1ef25f1e9a729ce75702c09121
	SHA256	0378f536c2d118d0e114012905333cd5089a77837e802518049310c2d1292966
	CRC32	3600cff0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename imageres.dll

System Windows 7

File size 20268032 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	5aa945234e9d4cce4f715276b9aa712c
	SHA1	dba3c8cecb3f8d4b1d96265d8519dbe0e911f446
	SHA256	65165bd131056816f009d987fc78ac86ffe0c3c38a27e73f873586b7ff4d59cf
	CRC32	69412915
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename imageres.dll

System Windows 7

File size 20268032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	827cb0d6c3f8057ea037ff271f8e9795
	SHA1	4f8385c0a9f37b5c3c3fd3e339b680fb08758570
	SHA256	82760dbddd38d2a31caaf51d065df4e7e1d0f0c22733a0af653776ebf7b79470
	CRC32	5b187ed1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename imageres.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 15821312 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	111c47816f39a91eaaa18da0a54e8e63
	SHA1	14e5ecf53796d76da6a05bc3f8cd2e2d44c88e0c
	SHA256	6910253aa5dfd7e2656c65b7227e7d546648d6c55600552d79fa275d0331aa00
	CRC32	3b70e165
	Example file location	---

Filename imageres.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 15821312 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	edc41901878a99ea11765f5536ccae67
	SHA1	da70ddf62fa4248e3b57f5d98296dc6c567b3a2e
	SHA256	a9dd9415620b5381e22a540d5942492689a2eb38405c6edd4bb0260490c5e4d1
	CRC32	efc7cc0c
	Example file location	---