Troubleshoot perfnet.dll Errors and Download File

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

perfnet.dll file Windows Network Service Performance Objects DLL. 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 perfnet.dll related errors on your device. You can also download perfnet.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

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 perfnet.dll

4.1 List of perfnet.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	perfnet.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Network Service Performance Objects DLL

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 perfnet.dll file related problems

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

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

perfnet.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 22528 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	99e72557543522d26070b3dfdbe28b64
	SHA1	02d98683905fe4f8a8fc51a4fc64a2eb3f80e634
	SHA256	0508e3d4fa396eac015f77fa8956ceb728762ce5417e00872211b7c6a4c55d91
	CRC32	d66421ab
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfnet.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 22528 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f0b0952ea35e8f3df289d767ae9cd94e
	SHA1	cb4ac325e9d190ddf3da481e1882e45b8d28270f
	SHA256	f5fab9270ca00ace97c4decccaaf77180bbf7ce4b35a0cc5f088ae497535f2e4
	CRC32	59276b47
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfnet.dll

System Windows 8

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d33f756f4ecc7b0a5a2fa534e166fd2b
	SHA1	624cf42b3496739adba4b7b4f7e72f8986aaeb78
	SHA256	27f922c6334732945443cb073cb7143b3561275b470b594590c7df7a29a49cec
	CRC32	883c1564
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfnet.dll

System Windows 7

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	00499168b9cc556647590707e6701adb
	SHA1	042a143c964b9df1f3f3274fc00f7f4683fd9d47
	SHA256	fa52396ab20b7c28fb9953a37b633a76c3371bab0c16c52b97813b88c6709f48
	CRC32	c5747b7f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfnet.dll

System Windows 7

File size 20992 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1acc2484f3f111d577abe4ffb1caf2a5
	SHA1	d52970dce6af86aca0a1c1a2ec11007fe1c83028
	SHA256	7b93481dd6be2021c7c7b939fb90c430cb70e1be4a14e24a8d4d34eea5ae5f15
	CRC32	f3ad9bd1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename perfnet.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 19968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5628bcd5ea866cfcbf2f022a758a8712
	SHA1	a77f310daa70f7b21229686a65591de53fcee20e
	SHA256	e47dd9e527298ede82cfc82de154395cc765c9f10d96f5eedc8a20463ad8519c
	CRC32	60fb3921
	Example file location	---

Filename perfnet.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	626ac68ca20801699b87acfceb81e497
	SHA1	747f7755ed05388d7f9094e45d84bbd737d8e373
	SHA256	66f264f7bc50fac9f9fd7e6182162b795340d05399515ac2b8ab07d3bd8c266e
	CRC32	7d5432f2
	Example file location	---

Filename perfnet.dll

System Windows XP

File size 17920 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	913af88b0291d7d3a0fdc92f5e1cc7d7
	SHA1	72f13df9dbcf8e709f8abb024c9f45c850d97f6a
	SHA256	4cfce7bc61549e3850bad6afb1e03ff207ac104b826a8beb36bb3039038aa167
	CRC32	010801fa
	Example file location	---