Troubleshoot pots.dll Errors and Download File

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

pots.dll file Power Troubleshooter. 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 pots.dll related errors on your device. You can also download pots.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download pots.dll

4.1 List of pots.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pots.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Power Troubleshooter

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 pots.dll file related problems

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

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

pots.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of pots.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 32256 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3da41637868c736696961a76a50b9203
	SHA1	ada6bf7a6137f94c8edeb30d05aa99aed3bb02cf
	SHA256	617b3638ccc5c6e1821a4b972140c1f29f0bdda32ebe5768fc9902b2688fb68c
	CRC32	14dee638
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pots.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 28160 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	305e04580b60ef5a0ccaa2f080fab091
	SHA1	d1ba305f9a51b6468f0cfaf033810407383534b1
	SHA256	d9bc1b82757f6b23623fc93729263fe60d9774996e9273a72473ae13a6de9a82
	CRC32	0a6891e4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pots.dll

System Windows 8

File size 27136 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	dd291b304a680c582e0b9bd838ff09e1
	SHA1	68d3f4919d6f6e54278e743aed5a93da8dfab3b1
	SHA256	2b4953a0ff2de448b0841970fd1231c60069eee540ae4eb4102d7fb254f8943a
	CRC32	8008a058
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename pots.dll

System Windows 7

File size 22528 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2b389c1ac7186c32dc695e28e5ecea32
	SHA1	6d378fd4ee37491d607c57f7320ec287225ed756
	SHA256	529d28383960d92f78a95f6066d8ff1732796569484f74697585e48637e81580
	CRC32	75dd2fc2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pots.dll

System Windows 7

File size 27136 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	ff365358a01e77197c225521dd4b7f35
	SHA1	aa45aa7ba638bd655bfde75f560ced4d69ed62e8
	SHA256	a99445fe0c7feb010a6332aa4f6d2734e1c57a512c87d5e75243f67b3dd72591
	CRC32	87d73c03
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pots.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	7df0b7248bfa13c39e9e7895b5184a73
	SHA1	83c89c321a1c61b8616863c7997f8724441eccc5
	SHA256	3e248053d890713fba227ad0a40d2beb35adf493361430d061438fdd0248e690
	CRC32	45fefc64
	Example file location	---

Filename pots.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 16896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	db551a68e81c9049ae050dc0729f3fed
	SHA1	cb5080b2dc8617d5406a764c0ab69d8fb7e32bbf
	SHA256	661166c3640485120bf076008754f52bf2dcd09d8019f4767b538a43275d2702
	CRC32	b34cbb64
	Example file location	---