Fix IMCONTACT.DLL Errors

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

IMCONTACT.DLL file Microsoft Office 2010 component. 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 IMCONTACT.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download IMCONTACT.DLL file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8

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Fix IMCONTACT.DLL errors

1 Information about IMCONTACT.DLL file
2 Errors related to IMCONTACT.DLL file
3 How to fix IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL

4.1 List of IMCONTACT.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	IMCONTACT.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Office 2010 component

Software
Program	Microsoft Office 2010
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common IMCONTACT.DLL file related problems

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

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

IMCONTACT.DLL

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

Problems related to IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\Smart Tag\
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 72384 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	923335e35e3af56cca48b4d6812f06a8
	SHA1	c1d86bb7f8fc865718069bb688affcfe10498c16
	SHA256	0b6d3b116bc1da8e1a7fdba4a7c2677357110aab9ec3e9c96876b204797c6499
	CRC32	48fc53c9
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\

Filename IMCONTACT.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 71040 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	c2f12b67aef9e322f22987782b247d69
	SHA1	23ee7eaa99c9e19bc5fb8e49e8a2d07e4d7bbaf3
	SHA256	bc7e79a4993b3039d25e9e5be1bc8b09928020257989175431d8c7c2ea3327c9
	CRC32	ec288171
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\Smart Tag\

Filename IMCONTACT.DLL

System Windows 8

File size 72384 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	923335e35e3af56cca48b4d6812f06a8
	SHA1	c1d86bb7f8fc865718069bb688affcfe10498c16
	SHA256	0b6d3b116bc1da8e1a7fdba4a7c2677357110aab9ec3e9c96876b204797c6499
	CRC32	48fc53c9
	Example file location	---