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

profsvcext.dll file ProfSvcExt. 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 profsvcext.dll related errors on your device. You can also download profsvcext.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

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Fix profsvcext.dll errors

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

4.1 List of profsvcext.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	profsvcext.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	ProfSvcExt

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 profsvcext.dll file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 121344 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bcfb47fb61b8e8d119358d06b195663b
	SHA1	b726803dccdc0600cf4b55bb542f07f13e255058
	SHA256	d672842574ff6fac43c3eff99619d6e20c3236b06141faff34b3f7602015b7d5
	CRC32	d1bd6548
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profsvcext.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 107520 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	34239918adb0cabd25f0741bec645b5e
	SHA1	38c7debb0af18d381668b895e2e877741135a0c6
	SHA256	4d7ccd94b2cb9c869f6a3ddd74ea1d9e58da3ca47cb90d0388c0fb4862a165ab
	CRC32	94a0ee0a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename profsvcext.dll

System Windows 8

File size 95744 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	df1b3bbf6e0d6ed09d679a0a737c05d5
	SHA1	73c1eb9432972d9e19c5b7275f7973f74613b409
	SHA256	f899bbd7b47f260b10c02e75a710666db193dc582788f5cae3d960524d5a572f
	CRC32	23c21ce8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\