How to Download and Fix PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll?

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

PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll file Portable Device Connection API Components. 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 PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8

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Fix PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll errors

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

4.1 List of PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Portable Device Connection API Components

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 PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll file related problems

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

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

PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 58368 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d3b42428ba7d042d4008100232f95893
	SHA1	a0775850989b0d97abaa6096935b02827103e989
	SHA256	51466929ba486404f071b44697134419ecdc6c4054fb24257d49c25f617b42e5
	CRC32	6e0c4b52
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 52224 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	37b00adfaca7cef43cb9f1560eb77a8b
	SHA1	01de5ccf1a777398e9de730edc2ecbb79c22e024
	SHA256	3bed9956779e07b0380ef20492839a7c08cd6ca6df9e3e0a28142fbfb10ebfa4
	CRC32	883531ec
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\