Fix msdtctm.dll Errors

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

msdtctm.dll file Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator Transaction Manager 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 msdtctm.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msdtctm.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 msdtctm.dll

4.1 List of msdtctm.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msdtctm.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator Transaction Manager 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 msdtctm.dll file related problems

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

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

msdtctm.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 1236992 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	46467c77d5563ecb343d06697fc2e786
	SHA1	bd6626c912588405c78e93817759972eb6bb9a52
	SHA256	43736d052f36d81013766ae465131b706b0a56f0b760ed10b4152f983efa7570
	CRC32	16a36f57
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtctm.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1324544 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	04945d285b3820fe59a63908cf916594
	SHA1	00d518d053045b154fc97e57f903e2672b43cd1a
	SHA256	5b81d180b07c440971124b296edeefaa53ad33903eff11e57674b1b3ba107600
	CRC32	0ad18943
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtctm.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1041920 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b69e2096698fa5782c5b79fddc85e4f0
	SHA1	07568f2c969dbf378232c9f0792c4466bf8c2354
	SHA256	db8bc6f85fb6eb67a10fc9e7ea2a20f6072bb8f3c882d27045f60b41db76bd56
	CRC32	df26e227
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtctm.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1509888 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	80f720e3c6b85a5fa9f359f881510880
	SHA1	6e2b0cd013c358cf974039892539e21585b7a949
	SHA256	b3c241a26580f26afc82bc46b2785b9bd91e4f2e11dfeeaab349c78a1b907579
	CRC32	9d9a08d0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtctm.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1499136 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	5cb1477eeabbee128c759283514afa93
	SHA1	680b6758f21bbbd9a350e1f56e6c247be81f4810
	SHA256	2f23ac8c571a72a8d30c6d1ab5ae922d97792857007fc32f4a19f1b1cf7953e3
	CRC32	48128a0f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtctm.dll

System Windows XP

File size 956928 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	fb48946e4dc87309a05f3694970703ba
	SHA1	cfad2d03f186a681d3df69ec8a0bb834bddcdaf4
	SHA256	9ddb539ab14e30fb2ae1fa95fbec78d5ffb60a29d4eb2fbac19d50277086194f
	CRC32	64cdf397
	Example file location	---