msafd.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

msafd.dll file Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider. 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 msafd.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msafd.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 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 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 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 msafd.dll

4.1 List of msafd.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msafd.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider

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 msafd.dll file related problems

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

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

msafd.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4beb51f22c42a709dcfa076ce87303d7
	SHA1	34e2c1869ef29d273ff6403ba9d2cb83e75ad196
	SHA256	ec9591e2acf4f5c5a3fa0522b9d5ded36a997995c4f91d1ee5df842ff6fd19f6
	CRC32	0c9f558a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msafd.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	82511a9839654f0d4fddbed7064861aa
	SHA1	1f58afd46595fd9ab843fdcb4026daa6e547e469
	SHA256	f10be6c18e7214731e92f794e137565314e54f45eb0d7975b854666b1a603942
	CRC32	bf9089e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msafd.dll

System Windows 8

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f01f15d893ae0c946c8765af752b0691
	SHA1	7b914f1e8cb8e6b923897498516b79a9a43992b8
	SHA256	9609ebf5e628fccada7f43998822da77082ab3e1f2014b72bccbb21653af1bbd
	CRC32	008f551f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msafd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 2560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0dda6baaaa33e21203f6fe633d2f5ae0
	SHA1	8a209ec23eaff8f9ee529b77ee4fa5338f0a4f10
	SHA256	7d1966cfa965208b6e67408d06c76de5d11d68b742570a034e94c827c7b8c56b
	CRC32	f229c9cb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msafd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9dbe9d2aacb4a540066dcf271c04a078
	SHA1	5ffa6f4ed4059952eaf8415aad449742b544bfaf
	SHA256	16eb69adeec97995d327a495d7183d26f4047c5108991ea3a38112ee7560829c
	CRC32	55e9b98e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msafd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 3584 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	442dd1b03226e37a21d5af5be04637ad
	SHA1	d5efa1100d625bc7ba15e10d49368a4582582614
	SHA256	1c9cf80faa91a9df7c5eae8da57f25d54deb19466768a297e9768e903802230c
	CRC32	4dc85602
	Example file location	---

Filename msafd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 3072 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7c17b136cef59fb84f5e58f16d2de812
	SHA1	7ee140ebb6dfb314c58fb851f5a3b000ea5d3e7f
	SHA256	d7763c65ab44bf3a03a1790f1056a396f89d918310a45125f9ded402d33ffecc
	CRC32	58861dd1
	Example file location	---

Filename msafd.dll

System Windows XP

File size 3584 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	a26b5e4178d163d644dc731d206a6137
	SHA1	8893f7153fa9b0f954d9d7f708105edc45c185be
	SHA256	4ac1a6c40b86aab4f229007eb766669ba2c0e89e772591f203ed623b8d4c9c66
	CRC32	736c672e
	Example file location	---