OobeFldr.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

OobeFldr.dll file Getting Started. 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 OobeFldr.dll related errors on your device. You can also download OobeFldr.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 OobeFldr.dll errors

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

4.1 List of OobeFldr.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	OobeFldr.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Getting Started

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 OobeFldr.dll file related problems

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

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

OobeFldr.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 629248 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4f5f1556a30d72184ccf4caf44ed5352
	SHA1	6c98f1c00392fe256c9c62d1c32e531eabab4e1e
	SHA256	9ccd1c704eaa7ec4a2c3d05c30bda44ad6c65cc2ff80c995aaf09c184aa0cd90
	CRC32	4321a558
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename OobeFldr.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 629248 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	923a346fce876af4cf5880439da821e5
	SHA1	4e47efd192f44e59c681deabe8576bd1b827574d
	SHA256	a1340a573e626f8f3d54553174327308b50327b7b7aef57b11641e8ff92fe4ae
	CRC32	1bf21b2e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename OobeFldr.dll

System Windows 8

File size 65536 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5e86de1ff5a68bf44600627146cf988c
	SHA1	ae47666e5e7924677ee0eed5af39294242c3c781
	SHA256	a9fcfe87622ceb9fdf9f9d53156bb0fc42f827377dd9c88dfcea4039e6ee31e0
	CRC32	0be5af6f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename OobeFldr.dll

System Windows 7

File size 859648 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	468d6989581e6aea75de74d4b3722cc3
	SHA1	2ae1987bacf4fc9a2cfa005ca751c25296059ac4
	SHA256	4e544f0e4ca01cbf00fe12736fa832237db8f61468673411efdbb2b7e70ba00b
	CRC32	0a125f35
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename OobeFldr.dll

System Windows 7

File size 898560 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	fcf433bfe9f44c8fd2faf1e8ded23d72
	SHA1	247791a3439eef86020ae25680b704f151737f9b
	SHA256	b894b6815b72fa0243af4cc139aedc934bfe4090f04afda59000a2d9a5f4356a
	CRC32	97837b64
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename OobeFldr.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 2153472 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	16fc5b430123238e522b18e63c257af8
	SHA1	4df67b70a3e7634a4a3e9b6f5c389ab10eca8720
	SHA256	2d388416d72ee7c86e545e77c6268a09f217fdfa6eb8627e21229e39ea295ebd
	CRC32	6cbfe658
	Example file location	---

Filename OobeFldr.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 2438656 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	8e29b921bc400f51276f781c4cfb87f6
	SHA1	85d690278bf36bd278ef647f4918b07223cbef5f
	SHA256	baea7f3f0b412de9f0f3a7e27df451796728de55476831c2ac8b5b1993ad5934
	CRC32	e2af25f3
	Example file location	---