Download and Fix provthrd.dll

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

provthrd.dll file WMI Provider Thread & Log Library. 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 provthrd.dll related errors on your device. You can also download provthrd.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP 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, Windows XP

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Fix provthrd.dll errors

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

4.1 List of provthrd.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	provthrd.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WMI Provider Thread & Log Library

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 provthrd.dll file related problems

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

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

provthrd.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 227328 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3284a184a0416deadf9c2dce300ce482
	SHA1	9a4ed80e4681eb6cec285f01f52d16b988ac9367
	SHA256	3275031b169beb80a2ce943d31f49b775bd90141637c2698db44e852c557c374
	CRC32	98e98d81
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename provthrd.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 227840 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	146134bdf7062ae5d166adf3f3f20d43
	SHA1	329902abfe88fb7961b5186b50f122a504ed9517
	SHA256	e428e0495a71964dd5b96f66369983f228182359fe9782f0cb0a12f02519b6e3
	CRC32	947771a2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename provthrd.dll

System Windows 8

File size 193536 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5959ee63afcdf607d693136a12d137c8
	SHA1	6dd35a355638b9410c29c92752f3c373348fb344
	SHA256	8ccbd00e1cfdd2338933aef7ad1d457a96bac0f83b4adb659d56eb80685b1399
	CRC32	d39b1538
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename provthrd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 189952 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	23d76dec4772efe07dc6e0848fffc959
	SHA1	b82207c12e53ef8ca685e8e5e81bb9124627a675
	SHA256	37190f53a3478078adaeca2da234f0d3ea464b634a542a865ee2590a76fca315
	CRC32	94287808
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename provthrd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 307200 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	5aaf10198ffbd79e7f022625fedb79b7
	SHA1	29372667f0e6036c291106b4d12ac355e96f123b
	SHA256	bf8db296ae67939a0860752a2b216eb9072ce67a4088cc084caa11ba1f74fdea
	CRC32	46f5981b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename provthrd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 335360 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	726ab3ac069f3a9bf4793025399dc3f6
	SHA1	b7447879b18cf158ffed894cff310c7b85062207
	SHA256	4d13b3b2ed053a3489a001346a03d47cffe5fcf089ba7a4192072bcb65c85a52
	CRC32	92593c58
	Example file location	---

Filename provthrd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 191488 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	82e96db463fe876e663acae19f73f26c
	SHA1	b0e418cb20a94b73cf358085b1ee1183b1a62989
	SHA256	8942b1f0b43a1e31ec1be6704799a8b2feab52063d431b13ff136511ee7f7487
	CRC32	fc944445
	Example file location	---

Filename provthrd.dll

System Windows XP

File size 237056 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	fbda289c0f13e43252ef3a7fabf23bab
	SHA1	12fef96509a938d232e5daa8c0719ea4a3a82eda
	SHA256	3d1e6924a6e48b0a5691d5d7e2bd1cd24db05dcf851b5a3b91c51286091945b4
	CRC32	a50cdd6b
	Example file location	---