perfctrs.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

perfctrs.dll file Performance Counters. 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 perfctrs.dll related errors on your device. You can also download perfctrs.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix perfctrs.dll errors

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

4.1 List of perfctrs.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	perfctrs.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Performance Counters

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 perfctrs.dll file related problems

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

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

perfctrs.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 40960 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0d562d6909336b7d9655fefa74b2996d
	SHA1	08e64738458a3c4b24cad2182886d01846d7e14a
	SHA256	df8512887f92dba33fd6fd0a7bd0814821be294b195e7b89af63f745a5623979
	CRC32	d491cd41
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfctrs.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 40960 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3cc684c4fd22ff2477baf8e043e031dc
	SHA1	bc5e00539a742ef10637c25ce9615396c3e8ab02
	SHA256	4b7e58ad9e880d3bb8eccfc46cd2a77c7c6eca296033d11f2c1108981408cfb2
	CRC32	ce01f0b8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfctrs.dll

System Windows 8

File size 39424 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	bb54dbc7264b4bd703d6f40e598c8cfb
	SHA1	c4feabf28da4b9b0ab12961b501668a93840022c
	SHA256	f2fd3cd07a28e9f2661c3eb3223f3701316b11e1ad6aefb7d3d231231f2501b6
	CRC32	d61f40e9
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfctrs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 44544 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	8056a3e51b569c3f437a5026a0abe66d
	SHA1	f5112eb736c502059e6374bf88b2a839ec9aa2d1
	SHA256	51efd217da0fa621001c7c771163a45bd95780d04a557c81d05e4278cf73a6d3
	CRC32	5e896731
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfctrs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 39424 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	edd2ad141debd425d74a52a4d7be6ac4
	SHA1	f14a4e93e254f985ea68c77ec8b18959feffbb16
	SHA256	db32fa1033d9f1231e8a51ca345ad9eb47d08626127ebbedcef13d40daa64ffd
	CRC32	e4887169
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfctrs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 39424 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ba7c3e9dd6b1a632124c8659e8014028
	SHA1	7285f4a4c7b70eb99c5cfaa81baa00cc46698ba7
	SHA256	ca9dafa9c5a03606ecfa48a0690f671cbb6374e451bceda8c82f902fec2ac2fb
	CRC32	a423635b
	Example file location	---

Filename perfctrs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 43520 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	d2344684b47c65546618311724ebd48c
	SHA1	81696ed0b5adf484e417190b7e6f9ac5fc747ba7
	SHA256	478483d04bcc914f57aeed133d29b9951d0486fd55aa1e370f487f3be8d1534b
	CRC32	ed3349f4
	Example file location	---

Filename perfctrs.dll

System Windows XP

File size 39936 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	dbe2b62353660ecca0d75ea307a717e9
	SHA1	e3e044e077bf9a2474435acc51ff6a179b75a8e5
	SHA256	d548bb043fb10e1b8aeaa3f1d39dd74d4d7f321dd691fe5a454dfbbe6ff23e49
	CRC32	84efb168
	Example file location	---