How to Repair pid.dll? Download Now

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

pid.dll file Microsoft PID. 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 pid.dll related errors on your device. You can also download pid.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 pid.dll

4.1 List of pid.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pid.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft PID

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 pid.dll file related problems

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

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

pid.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of pid.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 37888 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c6b432eaffd7d82de0a397e5afffb87b
	SHA1	fc8976689634f2b3741bf8b0c57cb565099687a4
	SHA256	74deae7f972114a79d045ec4cf641ae720ad0596642af46f2ba93af06cc995ad
	CRC32	57b906bc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pid.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 37376 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	cf9c8141b467ef748b4abc06eefeff4d
	SHA1	51018069dae26a082555cc5080fa695d5006e893
	SHA256	62aaf4ea7c349d9e9dc3f8444e8ee59c057e6f60ca5ecb68451e5f26d25b331a
	CRC32	b00788d6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pid.dll

System Windows 8

File size 37376 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	feb8b81f98ddc2c23a410f9fc2a1c206
	SHA1	c07ab67eab787d08cb26f7b28cbe255d2a2db20c
	SHA256	402a0d0801b056a765caa4a444a3d3da8a66d4a129436d64df9a49a7aae80021
	CRC32	ae62f983
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pid.dll

System Windows 7

File size 36352 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1411b6558c191dec9bccadc197b948f1
	SHA1	f3be21db4ecba7c683347a6e1d6ff87ed2bea4fe
	SHA256	8a6a1585b730b08cd42c2f5eba8579c856e0cbc74e919a3ff1396f2f02376d50
	CRC32	2b6ae056
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pid.dll

System Windows 7

File size 46080 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	959e5fa0050ab85d3a0ceb827ea0bcbd
	SHA1	2623862865d5e546eb21008d1119e6bbd2491692
	SHA256	cac999fd0611bd60f183b6011c2059ba35a0ad939585bdf178b948f6c8681208
	CRC32	73b25903
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pid.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 36352 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a6b2112f476aad8bfc7d90292e4a4a03
	SHA1	29d6b0842952c7600d51853f4b5fa57aed2a7ed5
	SHA256	f86125639272ea99788c5dd178ef9f52d7b4c655f6a1572a77df1a0b16173585
	CRC32	8ab3d340
	Example file location	---

Filename pid.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 45568 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e365c11471777c98633652a15127d9f1
	SHA1	da80ed475ff910eef6fb59d7c35781960a19a4c3
	SHA256	b05ad64936181706c086b3e4823f962dac00a1e26c4cccf4fd2b20083b4b2d43
	CRC32	f05927d7
	Example file location	---

Filename pid.dll

System Windows XP

File size 35328 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	027f0be6412f5603ab61bc1771bcc6ab
	SHA1	c46a489d39ece26802057c7402723c2342827325
	SHA256	efeaa18bbe00d8a19628407746eb8eeca4f82990156ea1a6120aa170943c256c
	CRC32	6fcf3bf0
	Example file location	---