Troubleshoot PNPXAssoc.dll Errors and Download File

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

PNPXAssoc.dll file PNPX Association 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 PNPXAssoc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download PNPXAssoc.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista

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Fix PNPXAssoc.dll errors

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

4.1 List of PNPXAssoc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	PNPXAssoc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	PNPX Association 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 PNPXAssoc.dll file related problems

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

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

PNPXAssoc.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of PNPXAssoc.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 97792 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f96c14c944f3596d72c4e5d2fff7ec1a
	SHA1	798dc0559c5cb1ab29bfe4f45b53d390649c1a67
	SHA256	e83193fdc31bf986ada9a781c38d6b9c7b4ece85befba5b8a9b49000b2f1393a
	CRC32	b5779b3a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename PNPXAssoc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 86016 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	35f5dc8f89d5687e1132a11ee9cf53e9
	SHA1	6d372ef93e1a335cfa1a0ea3943fc54c913bb06c
	SHA256	5c1de496b0b99df7fae81314ae20bcf971cb55881f266803a7177b5f2be45a28
	CRC32	e54bfbdf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename PNPXAssoc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 81408 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	220bccf6052a1119bb5f02ee4408a577
	SHA1	d861373b353eb52b7aa1a5cf712ac0c86fedb3ae
	SHA256	6dbb6748014a9583bd5246efa9a6377f4394ce58696c7224e7ba7ff5c51b4b44
	CRC32	d116cab9
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename PNPXAssoc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 93184 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	118e0f2df2999f5ab8aa0ce1a0cb354a
	SHA1	925eb805ad856dad0667c5cb38c26d48be5bbcdb
	SHA256	c5a1499001f90eecfe23a89daaba3bf1e7fb7833294162499c8da41ec39a7ba2
	CRC32	e9517674
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename PNPXAssoc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 75264 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	a486ec7c6d3345448dc7e4475b531fe8
	SHA1	fca41a458fcea2a3135edadba184744f414d6577
	SHA256	9d34c62edfcbf4b3be8e0aa16dde2692f6cbfcf35e519f315e99cb9c55ea12e0
	CRC32	fa1fcc87
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\