msscntrs.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

msscntrs.dll file PKM Perfmon Counter 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 msscntrs.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msscntrs.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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Fix msscntrs.dll errors

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

4.1 List of msscntrs.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msscntrs.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	PKM Perfmon Counter DLL

Software
Program	Windows® Search
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 msscntrs.dll file related problems

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

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

msscntrs.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 40960 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2e726efcd308757e705d4bd4511f7c55
	SHA1	ea0280875ffaaa789d0e1674e01e26885110a71e
	SHA256	03643f1c9b144356135f3500ad298d7fa9c4850843e9fd072f9b6b9a98692c3d
	CRC32	5e3802d3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msscntrs.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 34304 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	613e2edf37cc4077aa5b7b3ec28992e4
	SHA1	25279ce8ad76d932f177549a401c87576316d50a
	SHA256	31d334f8bb9d4a512b69a20dfef8521f22999496bf1298bff5298a71423b0522
	CRC32	68f590fe
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msscntrs.dll

System Windows 8

File size 48640 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9085649b0dc87e35bd990474b6cfc72b
	SHA1	a4756a29ed5af8ad12778a4d63d18c2615e0e29c
	SHA256	474dac908688e0b169a098a34f27e777fa20630f88179c1137d676da1c4d1216
	CRC32	a35d2f90
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msscntrs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 59392 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3fed26156d80f80d24ebc22b828e8fec
	SHA1	1842a822925ae56f0a36e764e09a5bc9b6843928
	SHA256	04e66f8b1fc2a4667336d6739ea3b73d8607d385a91efbb403f063b40200200b
	CRC32	52295fca
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msscntrs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 75264 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	91b0aaebd8a16a09bebc7c5be0170616
	SHA1	7895581d25cfed24503706e91c5bdb1a328b81c0
	SHA256	d9b6d9148354c6f9c7423ae2b2d353d3f4e85b5a9770d80546d8ce816ce71d51
	CRC32	c3512cb4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename msscntrs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 60416 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2657d7bb993f49b1a3c554d766fa09f9
	SHA1	8617a9190ee99ac3d4264cdefb9cc6ea04c3235e
	SHA256	5dcfecd355aeb9ffdb8853c13fb9c5c3ef89ba779509015b146860cba58400d9
	CRC32	5046eec5
	Example file location	---

Filename msscntrs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 73728 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	4702df71b9ad487c84a90baac967615d
	SHA1	53f805f4b4625b380cd4867ec74549d6fa3f9217
	SHA256	4ae82c02f99f6a2c6c4a0af1657ada2065c449122694c19e30097e17a4b1de3d
	CRC32	fa497e8c
	Example file location	---