mspatcha.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

mspatcha.dll file Microsoft File Patch Application API. 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 mspatcha.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mspatcha.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 mspatcha.dll errors

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

4.1 List of mspatcha.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mspatcha.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft File Patch Application API

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 mspatcha.dll file related problems

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

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

mspatcha.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 44448 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f9e738be812d40e8df2a01e8b1102d56
	SHA1	05fc5a9cd171b5bfb66381971c3181d2d1e4db2b
	SHA256	87de28ca17e7497023e5ed8165ea569c9881b5a588d752f2819c0c3c48b0c318
	CRC32	da5266a3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mspatcha.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c8685952e0c6d17b7370329bdd7dbb5b
	SHA1	a4da5819a28fc341035244303ac5b3dd9492fa35
	SHA256	0fbabff9aebf7f27e28d86294f55e9e930ff84d364e0ce1077d8659a86d56dd1
	CRC32	bf4ad9ad
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mspatcha.dll

System Windows 8

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	950f2c9f5b5ac422ebbf2bd7911399c9
	SHA1	674e26ace7172ec413c986bf04c421b04ddd0d50
	SHA256	9356595648633db52fb9298983ca2042a5100f8350b1b870faca75280ba6a54e
	CRC32	699038f8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mspatcha.dll

System Windows 7

File size 35328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	387a8a473ecc5ba02cf453277c1f3274
	SHA1	1a4dcaa297b6ca091a071e7014495b19c18817ae
	SHA256	3f36d3088b0f7cb0cc2c31e8f908527ec5502f0d3153d20332745b7bbf8b04d7
	CRC32	a445fdb7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mspatcha.dll

System Windows 7

File size 46592 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	617f6ec0ac677c685479c1d0d1e76c6f
	SHA1	dcf6d2f403169ab7570937b6a16e03d0d285a26e
	SHA256	77b22c0817558ce70ef7d3bbe04a275ffa35ed2e4afb17dbdf353df9932dc693
	CRC32	bfe9d912
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mspatcha.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 46592 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	468b4c4e57f4f371f13990f0f3b010c4
	SHA1	fd3606ab6e8bde6beb9f366c73c9ce814c465776
	SHA256	0e375bdea576b6c33c4118f92d9a61910b8d6e9aaea4e4a8e867e55a08ff26b5
	CRC32	f0967be8
	Example file location	---

Filename mspatcha.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 35328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5e41139ec6efbcaffd96d46925e544ab
	SHA1	9f2101b92de10c7401a6bc700cc922ae560a2cda
	SHA256	1a3c469a29d35cc0d66150b739ebf0bd551e8af613e58270e0bb12b65d249090
	CRC32	179252c7
	Example file location	---

Filename mspatcha.dll

System Windows XP

File size 29696 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	b85e95679b5adc12311bcd3f5385d623
	SHA1	14d7946ab6769b9366c114822bfde12fa2113e11
	SHA256	378d304cf408ae1928ef6290a5a9f2388920b55fd69382759b356b6a3ff94f3a
	CRC32	10c77e69
	Example file location	---