How to Download and Fix powercpl.dll?

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

powercpl.dll file Power Options Control Panel. 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 powercpl.dll related errors on your device. You can also download powercpl.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

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Fix powercpl.dll errors

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

4.1 List of powercpl.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	powercpl.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Power Options Control Panel

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 powercpl.dll file related problems

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

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

powercpl.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 473600 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	45b18016875062667d2616685999fcbc
	SHA1	08ec0ec51e94712642df9c3cb25c769f46c62f6c
	SHA256	5047a325a3a2dea65308aed8794cba0efb2737e7283fc3958adc27a0ba4a9bbb
	CRC32	6a862390
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename powercpl.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 458752 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6c431dbcddce5a27e76fbcc8fdea5d3b
	SHA1	9e9b2c0a410d34dc8278fd28d4432c19178e22e2
	SHA256	7da8c5af355febe09243d0d2fd72b46b2b376d0338591e1ae45393e428d46533
	CRC32	d17150e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename powercpl.dll

System Windows 8

File size 452608 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d6379ed1c99ed92b6a46bdf5a9e5c846
	SHA1	317a8565516509a528d531bb27d1b0e0162160bc
	SHA256	89e670fa6f341f932849b33b4b910c3d1bf45cb70ba1e377b3c47ad2b490aa5a
	CRC32	c3d0f439
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename powercpl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 441856 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3925944734dfc5d2253f3dc5923f797d
	SHA1	adb604fbdcb714eb2483b767eeac73d9c11d99c4
	SHA256	f8670e56644c053dc29c48ea45d3a36fb3ecb251b3d32ed246680cef1ac811b8
	CRC32	0228b03e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename powercpl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 486400 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	55edfadbefb5b1c28dce340ddcd2206e
	SHA1	0d197449a7fdbf492652ed51fee3d68186b0e161
	SHA256	4541bad20459faeda178314406ba7c7187b90afdabb7c8b2943a2df6c9b11cee
	CRC32	b7775a28
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename powercpl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 898560 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	3096a3e497003224b4e48bac11c6778c
	SHA1	cab36e1134580af53faca3ca50c28b0222baccd1
	SHA256	8ac198f355861a465809a5d17dc55ed46e5604009a6ab9f404d15b1f48d29f04
	CRC32	4b009c86
	Example file location	---

Filename powercpl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 723968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8ddc387167fa0234f3656eb34c78bffb
	SHA1	332b126215507cd59775e57ea314a963bb57e7f4
	SHA256	f655bc32b9d7036b39cf04950203bc8c80c04617a7dfa8ad0034af4ec9ce3a60
	CRC32	2f2e0c94
	Example file location	---