OSProvider.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

OSProvider.dll file DISM OS Services Provider. 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 OSProvider.dll related errors on your device. You can also download OSProvider.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 OSProvider.dll errors

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

4.1 List of OSProvider.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	OSProvider.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	DISM OS Services Provider

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common OSProvider.dll file related problems

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

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

OSProvider.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of OSProvider.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\Dism\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\Dism\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\Dism\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Dism\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Dism\

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

System Windows 10

File size 101272 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fefff1db82dd0dc71e08b214cbe26308
	SHA1	5d9faeafccb504b08ee1ae20cb719588a700b45f
	SHA256	1dada07c40606e9e37dd72e743bb28ea6f732f251e5d95856e6f96b06e2bba79
	CRC32	c1ea423b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Dism\

Filename OSProvider.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 89088 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	39cb49e96e047c1bfe43066f32f7f43d
	SHA1	576dad9f4148ac02d4b5b3ce8af265daa40eb9bb
	SHA256	d858272d256208f8f25506010fa637818ae6b7568b32cf1038c149851ab852c7
	CRC32	9a3a219d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Dism\

Filename OSProvider.dll

System Windows 8

File size 108544 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	69bd2231235a8da1a7724425e80a2463
	SHA1	03d541d8ceb02fb8168e90784b762f257c9c337a
	SHA256	76abd71be9d54dc82fbfcd51b98e641fe066c86911f6d7f0157c56d2e074fe02
	CRC32	485a78cb
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\Dism\

Filename OSProvider.dll

System Windows 7

File size 102912 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4270b20edb0bb5c22530f55912a3af08
	SHA1	cf83706f0e7e04c26c3e83b21edaf21fbe7de8a2
	SHA256	adceceae8458b1d6534e45508aed4b62e4ac67155c6895ed81e361d556f8ed86
	CRC32	3671fe85
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Dism\

Filename OSProvider.dll

System Windows 7

File size 127488 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	e7caed467f80b29f4e63ba493614dbb1
	SHA1	65a159bcdb68c7514e4f5b65413678c673d2d0c9
	SHA256	2c325e2647eb622983948cc26c509c832e1094639bb7af0fb712583947ad019c
	CRC32	3f2de533
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Dism\