Download ndfhcdiscovery.dll to Fix Errors

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

ndfhcdiscovery.dll file Network Diagnostic Framework HC Discovery 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 ndfhcdiscovery.dll related errors on your device. You can also download ndfhcdiscovery.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7

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Fix ndfhcdiscovery.dll errors

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

4.1 List of ndfhcdiscovery.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ndfhcdiscovery.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Network Diagnostic Framework HC Discovery 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 ndfhcdiscovery.dll file related problems

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

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

ndfhcdiscovery.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 82944 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	ca9af0f62cea8a645f85a85af076930b
	SHA1	9fe9177e8799dfc2b87209bcf3555da794fcf288
	SHA256	bbd18588ad9db3bbdc22681226d74877d5976488664859858c0ee14b6ea5a6e6
	CRC32	2b871295
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ndfhcdiscovery.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 89088 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	adec2f4006f7784da5bb665aec79a61c
	SHA1	cce3e5459b730ec07e7fdb8e78584fc8e2ef0f28
	SHA256	e5a10261e54f329cd53a8dc7b1fd99bf2731908af76071fb324346e176b846ad
	CRC32	53c073e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ndfhcdiscovery.dll

System Windows 8

File size 87552 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	449712fe8f5e46b09182f4485df84ced
	SHA1	a837154a8effd2d54a06a07f5caaf20e9eccfffb
	SHA256	3b867c0baa3238753f2f480dced6ef94db37255217576a8955c30fea92090329
	CRC32	b4eb7b99
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ndfhcdiscovery.dll

System Windows 7

File size 128000 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	7e8d3aa2325afcdf17e12f95b454abb4
	SHA1	35e279a9d9e8769e183143a46080ba4c473387cc
	SHA256	991a3da74a0476e170337c1230aec8986093e7c69c22104d6e526cf8ac0b58f7
	CRC32	e8517fb1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ndfhcdiscovery.dll

System Windows 7

File size 94720 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ffa41043b3ac524585e36cbca2032253
	SHA1	3eebc69e961c4aff9a8be5759d8902910e8b35f3
	SHA256	53480e5328910d0c21f4dec7e96937aec00a58860ab5457da6d377bcba970752
	CRC32	ef90e5d6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\