How to Repair msctfp.dll? Download Now

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

msctfp.dll file MSCTFP 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 msctfp.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msctfp.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 msctfp.dll

4.1 List of msctfp.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msctfp.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	MSCTFP 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 msctfp.dll file related problems

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

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

msctfp.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msctfp.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 msctfp.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 msctfp.dll

System Windows 10

File size 91648 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3f38b28ca4404eb0cbfa31cd55144317
	SHA1	711b59c811a83976f5b73b25e5ab06d7288b9761
	SHA256	8d8c67f073d5f09bbba8cbff1c83bc96623114378804ef3185a33ca9f0a1d1d0
	CRC32	9bd29360
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfp.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 91136 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c2b0c83ea80fddd9747790c9cdeb1c3d
	SHA1	1ab58812a7abf6880fb734e48a19f9f6d1e3626e
	SHA256	9c4c855bad33b741b62c683a7b742b9a3806b7062f86dd4f934a1ef79ce066da
	CRC32	5365be3a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfp.dll

System Windows 8

File size 85504 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d8c50a19d949e2dc44d5ed58676f5a20
	SHA1	9329e1de7ac77e32a2821fcd1f8ce3048755c907
	SHA256	451d07ee5e9b4083fe55de7a6bd77687fa7d08a5d008c0cda46fee42c5aa5fa7
	CRC32	7f963aed
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfp.dll

System Windows 7

File size 223744 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	477d03c3609637de3a1b7294a674cd5a
	SHA1	d84f6e40e601e15f857b0df2b11b063f0692dc5c
	SHA256	ebe20c9707ac467b8a50f0585ba693fd979e66613bb5735d82e04949e0c9ded3
	CRC32	ca255216
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfp.dll

System Windows 7

File size 81920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8688411be3fcb8a11d471aa2689b3e4f
	SHA1	ca956b2068435a8fff6eb27b71dd3106f1f3c34e
	SHA256	f36481b33683428f842cffa9bab020cf20849891ea2e4f67f3bbaa631d61e369
	CRC32	5a5e6043
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfp.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 230400 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	21d24f722e08b8e3aa7f19855403c5c2
	SHA1	fcce2ae9358a1b5a9dd012437df22d05fa46d812
	SHA256	80718b5774492e943980b622559c6dc18eaa6058b17879c8d0c8dda8f2040ea7
	CRC32	38fdc036
	Example file location	---

Filename msctfp.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 84992 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	89c91775a8332d9db03afe8a884185f9
	SHA1	b0c32584984f8634f235f06547e55e03226791d2
	SHA256	04ccf14d2f9ad08bd1825fc9394ff6c87c71ecbcc874fc7fecb243c050c8cb4a
	CRC32	acf165e7
	Example file location	---

Filename msctfp.dll

System Windows XP

File size 68608 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	b4d94640165326f45d7616dec65d9a02
	SHA1	1d88cc847c291e142566a028769b8e4d6d88ba4a
	SHA256	f4bd7c9bb53678064f406640865093d35856e87134044c6a8a212b225d9655a2
	CRC32	87ffcf35
	Example file location	---