Troubleshoot p2psvc.dll Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing p2psvc.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 p2psvc.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

p2psvc.dll file Peer-to-Peer Services. 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 p2psvc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download p2psvc.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 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 p2psvc.dll

4.1 List of p2psvc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	p2psvc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Peer-to-Peer Services

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 p2psvc.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to p2psvc.dll file. p2psvc.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 p2psvc.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

p2psvc.dll is corrupted
p2psvc.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - p2psvc.dll
p2psvc.dll file error
p2psvc.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register p2psvc.dll file:
p2psvc.dll file could not be loaded
p2psvc.dll file doesn't exist

p2psvc.dll

Application could not be started because p2psvc.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to p2psvc.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 p2psvc.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 p2psvc.dll errors in just few steps?

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

p2psvc.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 p2psvc.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 p2psvc.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 p2psvc.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 p2psvc.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the p2psvc.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 p2psvc.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 p2psvc.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 p2psvc.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace p2psvc.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 p2psvc.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of p2psvc.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 Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your p2psvc.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 p2psvc.dll

System Windows 10

File size 351232 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bb92fa31067248de64ccaab922f0ff43
	SHA1	6a12628afe196030dc111abee94bf8e290526b9e
	SHA256	f0353470b6d0b03a5f9d3af1f123d1b3e1d035903d258fa6f2bd5eb1e1b64d64
	CRC32	c8b4fbde
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename p2psvc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 366080 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7ca1665b597457ea1cb05b076c61b15d
	SHA1	c85a1e99c51d4cbf611d30892bb3ab06ab5c05f9
	SHA256	9954502612bb4123a8afb908a0fcd970351c13478babf52b43685fca49369365
	CRC32	dd7234f0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename p2psvc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 354304 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	433a776514d8a57da92467991ae2feff
	SHA1	4bdcfb6d4334886a0fefb904ebb6a25921914920
	SHA256	44abe749266fbafe4ae72b7777572d458a2e4ed77a256cf59fdfaeba3cbe5827
	CRC32	c3055596
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename p2psvc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 438784 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	927463ecb02179f88e4b9a17568c63c3
	SHA1	2da156059e4b48d5aff6703531f3fbdfcf005e2e
	SHA256	fefd3447692c277d59eec7bf218552c8bb6b8c98c26e973675549628408b94ce
	CRC32	253680b1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename p2psvc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 644608 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0c8e8e61ad1eb0b250b846712c917506
	SHA1	eaae9f5234bb7d6cbac6b6857c7a97b7a37d0e3c
	SHA256	8f23657b90bffcd7273b93eda2d3768f35c1c5a313f22ae33452be3b2a550649
	CRC32	5b3d24a4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename p2psvc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 836608 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	9ae31d2e1d15c10d91318e0ec149ceac
	SHA1	53722b74352944c7f2b10e0c440ce242c1049105
	SHA256	cea8a4ad1d6bb9c1ecbde7a1946dd655104e20224436b96ad69a76f8e2b25680
	CRC32	d1055450
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename p2psvc.dll

System Windows XP

File size 554496 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	4a1035cb8f0d57be41873b5183d96cf4
	SHA1	4f557f2cf6c9639a9579c32377fc1ee305103c6b
	SHA256	d6f53eeea56c724bf3f7dabc2dd7e1e995b07be32cb0af0f77eb6651b741f050
	CRC32	6d37ce4e
	Example file location	---