Troubleshoot OUTLCTL.DLL Errors and Download File

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

OUTLCTL.DLL file Outlook Controls. 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 OUTLCTL.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download OUTLCTL.DLL file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download OUTLCTL.DLL

4.1 List of OUTLCTL.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	OUTLCTL.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Outlook Controls

Software
Program	Microsoft Outlook
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common OUTLCTL.DLL file related problems

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

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

OUTLCTL.DLL

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

Problems related to OUTLCTL.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 OUTLCTL.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 OUTLCTL.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace OUTLCTL.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 OUTLCTL.DLL file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Windows XP: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your OUTLCTL.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 OUTLCTL.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 125096 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	116908cc2b7caed3d1b2e063ef58258b
	SHA1	72d6671de594c5462a81232a67f5237b3a7a1da5
	SHA256	27306d20be58ba6788a01b35d637dcf5e6524f217abbcdfb53b0b59cffc4de06
	CRC32	1dc25a0d
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\

Filename OUTLCTL.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 122720 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	fcbca5a208fc4d7f89621dbd15e6898d
	SHA1	0feb48418298560d5e643c6776b509292b2f1f7c
	SHA256	e88d2f09ca4fb189a417f40cd2594e33360150232765ec922f05d3c6a695d47d
	CRC32	2cf80766
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\

Filename OUTLCTL.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 138512 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	1a793d15b4dcadbe4f66142a276aaaf4
	SHA1	eb474cc5ee30568b0032500b8a584f02f36c2c00
	SHA256	c4a82b0c41161bd371ecd03657382c49f156ca6e0395c51133e57f1f0c48bb11
	CRC32	2a6ad15c
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

Filename OUTLCTL.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 102968 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	f2c974d2841e5c8fc544ccd91c74ce1a
	SHA1	f6a1f43d42409e003c9963bfa36fa581fd2c1963
	SHA256	42b7f720bf17234a8ef163559fda48e4144c4435d05b1298f1c241e72e1007fd
	CRC32	6afe2023
	Example file location	---

Filename OUTLCTL.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 91552 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	a75e01aebf742d4958fa6e312bc0dff9
	SHA1	cf5d5b289e0d47cdb166f74536838d37cf74b2f0
	SHA256	6cd416bafffe35c021bfa1be465f7b8827f0f64fa7b56f0e4ec2e093abd91ff6
	CRC32	41e242f2
	Example file location	---