polstore.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

polstore.dll file Policy Storage 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 polstore.dll related errors on your device. You can also download polstore.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

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Fix polstore.dll errors

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

4.1 List of polstore.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	polstore.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Policy Storage dll

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common polstore.dll file related problems

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

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

polstore.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 297472 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	65f7a7dde21b91dc7a378ef7b9cd10f9
	SHA1	2e856058af55a082327a49c6d6bf0c08554f9a0a
	SHA256	c40d302b47bb663a7fd661beddf47528b831ef9abaa3bf5de7305eff5cbdd48e
	CRC32	501a1434
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename polstore.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 290304 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bf974c7011db35e9dc30e46cf324da6e
	SHA1	58fa7b631bd2ce49779a2664f3efd8af3d4369fd
	SHA256	9685dfff43818b77862bcc7e2e0c46c71de492366869d5c4a32913ec8eddbd2d
	CRC32	90789798
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename polstore.dll

System Windows 8

File size 317440 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d9e13ce413217fb45291fed3029c71ee
	SHA1	203ac26f7e86d1e4812fe895b2cb70b98c15dcdc
	SHA256	41ac4b1040fd367fb392ec4136616c098b5baa2203a12fc85b573199935af4e9
	CRC32	98b7c849
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename polstore.dll

System Windows 7

File size 273920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0e6dcd164732580cc1e57276252f49cf
	SHA1	0e82f1a362b7c74943840fc5df4f697ca30cbc72
	SHA256	2cdee941e0bbf36dc745ae6b9102535d0e024cc06c5250da10ed3243f1536568
	CRC32	ce6dfb04
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename polstore.dll

System Windows 7

File size 372224 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	8dec9c6dd13c4b3b62cd8d5a0fef1650
	SHA1	76ae572f98fcd7e155747254d0d5e22ce4f282fe
	SHA256	64d581b5f68821b9fcbc656b9c3b04f047edfe4d2905b1926017a60c740d645a
	CRC32	70fd4a64
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename polstore.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 272896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	64b28d672b5b6a01e87b0c3096b1e047
	SHA1	e07947ed50d91fe6d12494daeff277b6d0df3020
	SHA256	d4e5875a25e0ebefd4ae38a3ba508cf99dd7278e7d4e1c95c7e1b8e42f381a10
	CRC32	40427af6
	Example file location	---

Filename polstore.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 380928 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	f7bea2085635ca9b2b991d8edc426d3a
	SHA1	7285e9d7059ef76bf518615043e983dec573b495
	SHA256	ae313241c31757f4a048b39e29889ded9aadec49b50ee933d06057510b2790e8
	CRC32	a44f9c29
	Example file location	---

Filename polstore.dll

System Windows XP

File size 105472 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	bfa8fffa7716fc9962c007a9d92f19a3
	SHA1	2aa05f76bd6ed07a0057da29a27b172f0dc4a6bc
	SHA256	fda4ddd37621c0b5f46d14985c11b181e9fc4db33f09e06215c48272e467fbfa
	CRC32	1fa0ef49
	Example file location	---