msftedit.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

msftedit.dll file Rich Text Edit Control, v8.5. 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 msftedit.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msftedit.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

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Fix msftedit.dll errors

1 Information about msftedit.dll file
2 Errors related to msftedit.dll file
3 How to fix msftedit.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 msftedit.dll

4.1 List of msftedit.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msftedit.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Rich Text Edit Control, v8.5

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 msftedit.dll file related problems

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

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

msftedit.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 2782720 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	11e303d9caa74471710aab50b1c06b43
	SHA1	b41bbe9c7f5d0c1bfc72eb07d37076c37397a41b
	SHA256	7a4846c21816177e6a6761bfa266feb3f9758459b1be6384fec494c427f03744
	CRC32	3eb6678b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msftedit.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 2484736 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b1e3e5cf7279a80cdc30493de541eae3
	SHA1	4374c48d04dd74afe5636c7ebe0c355bd4a0c425
	SHA256	f416c1dbfb7e86816374a76c8500f52ef16553ca3faf905abe64802ab0b76019
	CRC32	af9f927f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msftedit.dll

System Windows 8

File size 2253824 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7110aa34e9850ef6524aca3a332caefa
	SHA1	fc9bd41310ae7841b2774cab9247a5d91bcd7cf5
	SHA256	7d72794b46479661baaf075643a92c6ae401333eb9ed471beb1c3e3072885615
	CRC32	a195c2e5
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msftedit.dll

System Windows 7

File size 799744 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1eac1a8ca6874bf5b15e2efb9a9a7b86
	SHA1	30cff16f17833aa042d8b6cc32d86c4a39c77c67
	SHA256	e15ed4fefc3010c213694331ddfdc03767682325c898d773ab243e2dc8b08461
	CRC32	3650bbef
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msftedit.dll

System Windows 7

File size 592384 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3a16ea01fcfaab40882db5bfee632322
	SHA1	48d846887b9a196936357a881989549e5f8740bd
	SHA256	04ed66befdb822181ebd1d84cbf0b17aaadf8455ae742f44d7adcb26ab07bdad
	CRC32	c35a231b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msftedit.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 564224 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3a72ab0baf2dc1ae0ba6e1ee28ffcc0b
	SHA1	158b9924a36ae3b1a51c432443a15786e525aa2f
	SHA256	18e49d5b2e0b055683fb63dd9a2cc1decfa22c210c6c8f09c79d7e73c9b01451
	CRC32	3d2b78e4
	Example file location	---

Filename msftedit.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 735232 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	554bd984c71129a8bd4450be8170695c
	SHA1	de02929b3fb6548d521a595f99ac737d33f6f7b5
	SHA256	26ebcb3537bb1644bd008f40794cafd72c0590706ad9deb53f4c050b0614095d
	CRC32	3a5d635a
	Example file location	---

Filename msftedit.dll

System Windows XP

File size 539136 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	855f6333e3a4dfc6f3c8b0520c261fcd
	SHA1	c4b73f4c949ccc1a8751bb0f155d9c70791504a7
	SHA256	af3f5d77fe8af0be09e2dd3afde1b1167d851d437078025e5cf82d8d0c315b34
	CRC32	cb03fd1e
	Example file location	---