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

msctf.dll file MSCTF Server DLL. 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 msctf.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msctf.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 msctf.dll

4.1 List of msctf.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msctf.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	MSCTF Server DLL

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 msctf.dll file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 1333136 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e9aac17f256ea43e13619743d90e9730
	SHA1	d5c6f96f02cb85a91b4ba36370f3f4eb81a36061
	SHA256	d58f255143b26ab09cfdd6a1fbba55815b1f356b4e4c7f4ecb7fc127b5133d60
	CRC32	ae5fe642
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctf.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1127976 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	73acbebb8153ef660a922fb5438c84af
	SHA1	60be2dc5547d6607c3b646ff138f1682207ad988
	SHA256	c71425f9b78a4b12d5dcf2b89b6e1e8b3e22daf97142e2d5d2c3f8b870158858
	CRC32	f96ee8af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctf.dll

System Windows 8

File size 887296 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5922daa67bd1bfaba80b8cfb13361fff
	SHA1	dd9a6c2f33fa598f32d96ce0f858e96a710c7f7f
	SHA256	f9d63ae5a2f790be7640439ff4afc65bfc8df978874bd7d8d62cec57d761f8ff
	CRC32	1f457569
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctf.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1067008 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c431eaf5caa1c82cac2534a2eab348a3
	SHA1	e425577ccfc9b92efbbcb760d21fcaa478d3e51a
	SHA256	addf850128dc675e67faba9a3d0d27e684f01f733962ca22927bb94503549e44
	CRC32	63257d3b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctf.dll

System Windows 7

File size 828928 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c9618bc9b2b0fd7c1138d8774795a79b
	SHA1	e3dc91726533f496de2e120037534461ce080d0f
	SHA256	0ac170669c2626519fa7a745c56bfba6b83b8537488f5b9eb7ba72448e5e7a43
	CRC32	a01a9738
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctf.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1040896 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	87cb61df57fec0948a26f9e671add81a
	SHA1	f6c1afa4c73c8463d69d1a3102343bc947fd0efb
	SHA256	1cfa117f2813202435afcd989f46d6c81e6ca3e88fa6e216bb39c99f39e7b9be
	CRC32	16c1c726
	Example file location	---

Filename msctf.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 807424 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e3c3bd69701ce6b7b17101e4f7740534
	SHA1	7fb4c9e38c4c1213ee91f818b04cf6db9948b83b
	SHA256	9d6a308a961a1942d7bf8abeabe6ca87eb13f7710d40f2f767ce4545c18864c6
	CRC32	5c227f8b
	Example file location	---

Filename msctf.dll

System Windows XP

File size 297984 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	e40fcf943127ddc8fd60554b722d762b
	SHA1	3c5a241879c49efae60e7d20c81195c0008fc317
	SHA256	2e7a7c08b56e07d69cb32f335d93f6d2c748efa2cf4c41102a18c7761a4e9cf0
	CRC32	bfb8f21b
	Example file location	---