profext.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

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

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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 profext.dll

4.1 List of profext.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	profext.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	profext

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 profext.dll file related problems

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

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

profext.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 88064 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	86fb9dcf81d8d69539f8e9b903802b71
	SHA1	676623c6c5a0fa2f94e6c160b72ac5fbadfcfc82
	SHA256	49e494a02107934f725146025f735c67724b8283359f9a45e6dbf701152d8770
	CRC32	2b627561
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profext.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 45568 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7775b577e35fd22b0b300035fdc093fa
	SHA1	9bb180409cd5f08164701ac9df37ee56bda74d9e
	SHA256	50a52ae1396aee31e380315c2609278f34de4d30d8ffd600046ae29e9403b375
	CRC32	83086a77
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profext.dll

System Windows 8

File size 41472 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	03c09bb94cbc6e387ba2041fb588ef8b
	SHA1	9d0ef4b5bb66d25b35e247116e1b2c0d21cde78e
	SHA256	d633e85021f09d2644c4d3578b124777e21ec53483c84b972a7053a493a31518
	CRC32	d2f5dec5
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\