pnpclean.dll - Repair Issues and Download

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

pnpclean.dll file Plug and Play Maintenance Task Library. 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 pnpclean.dll related errors on your device. You can also download pnpclean.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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Fix pnpclean.dll errors

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

4.1 List of pnpclean.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pnpclean.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Plug and Play Maintenance Task Library

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 pnpclean.dll file related problems

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

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

pnpclean.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 115712 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6389609d1d84f38f99d9ecc925f0de08
	SHA1	27e3e2880f8fa5f252b0aca2c0c142a62b8d698c
	SHA256	44d0330cd189d31bcc9e8cd0f79464242c2d751535ec3ff11013d9d75115c8d7
	CRC32	87a96c7c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pnpclean.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 107520 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2ed0bc93f69735f3cb0204f4c292c725
	SHA1	5dd0d6ce294afddc20b3bff48f42221824954ed5
	SHA256	e3fd51fc1797f220ad68bbff6f383a1db8202d9f80f7b4d1f52d4c7926c36227
	CRC32	c926c8e9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\