Fix pnppolicy.dll Errors

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

pnppolicy.dll file pnppolicy Task. 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 pnppolicy.dll related errors on your device. You can also download pnppolicy.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix pnppolicy.dll errors

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

4.1 List of pnppolicy.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pnppolicy.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	pnppolicy Task

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 pnppolicy.dll file related problems

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

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

pnppolicy.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 43520 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	47b0f3e764c1aedcdaa648557a4c3067
	SHA1	b4d06adba50ab0e196c4e6744b09f2062a446c89
	SHA256	dd8f5c2385403a06fe0fe02d2dfd8df7120d232670d7f8f664868c9dc52fe9d4
	CRC32	ce07baf6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pnppolicy.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 41984 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3da811f241789cae9e18b384eaa9b027
	SHA1	8242de5af37e9ca74e354f3ace09167b76a502ec
	SHA256	90b0f3e949d01ecad503918b634385bea3e2c6072bfe1844c0ebe15e0651ed02
	CRC32	b50c7c84
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pnppolicy.dll

System Windows 8

File size 40960 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	74916c3cab5f02041348c0e98589a088
	SHA1	445c08ac0cf1c7d13877722bd873cefa22c09cdf
	SHA256	b9f9c7dd1e1f198dfe31c480c3371c2b6541e9d895857516c43c513eabce3944
	CRC32	d7abba91
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\