PRTF9.DLL Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing PRTF9.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 PRTF9.DLL file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

PRTF9.DLL file Microsoft Publisher RTF Converter. 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 PRTF9.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download PRTF9.DLL file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP

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 PRTF9.DLL

4.1 List of PRTF9.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	PRTF9.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Publisher RTF Converter

Software
Program	Microsoft Office 2010
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common PRTF9.DLL file related problems

There are various types of errors related to PRTF9.DLL file. PRTF9.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 PRTF9.DLL file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

PRTF9.DLL is corrupted
PRTF9.DLL cannot be located
Runtime Error - PRTF9.DLL
PRTF9.DLL file error
PRTF9.DLL file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register PRTF9.DLL file:
PRTF9.DLL file could not be loaded
PRTF9.DLL file doesn't exist

PRTF9.DLL

Application could not be started because PRTF9.DLL file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to PRTF9.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 PRTF9.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 PRTF9.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

PRTF9.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 PRTF9.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 PRTF9.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 PRTF9.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 PRTF9.DLL file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the PRTF9.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 PRTF9.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 PRTF9.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 PRTF9.DLL file

The last solution is to manually download and replace PRTF9.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 PRTF9.DLL file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of PRTF9.DLL file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Windows XP: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your PRTF9.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 PRTF9.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 142536 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	0915011c0cc3a6af33565e4a4b28444f
	SHA1	4522e045f760e692b14c3445181bf446f7cfa073
	SHA256	82d9517993898349f7662d9df886dafef92ce235162e4f6c303b4211b932ca4f
	CRC32	513ff2c2
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\

Filename PRTF9.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 139136 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	a2dff9ac97d37e802c7db89a98cd29d7
	SHA1	57e52b3243ac0504cebe2f8f24998c3629384200
	SHA256	c4fd331613e32dd424b06b84f4709ed2ecd7db652462a14b44e25a41a88fbb7d
	CRC32	a415fb16
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\

Filename PRTF9.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 136008 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	4533dde38260dbc309dff26a115e1b86
	SHA1	e430ac839b35b9af7d9a6c2d2622f4714f922a0b
	SHA256	3fc683c01bf3df29858093f0c2a36a427ed31abd8f8a7d83a6b55fd3fe5829fa
	CRC32	3985d9c1
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

Filename PRTF9.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 130104 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	ff3643795f428af622974460561da881
	SHA1	71034c7e79c66d38502846aca6b0454fcd5a539e
	SHA256	e3c6d063220c1bba3470524af34763ad83a9a5acbce5c09dfe1bb6e86690efc7
	CRC32	3e2eb1ff
	Example file location	---

Filename PRTF9.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 136608 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	88356c6dbb5d24f7e61bc8bf0a479207
	SHA1	cfa78379aa738da4b91101cb6fcc0b3702907aff
	SHA256	8df4ffe1566356d2c5cd94125bb28fd26311027668641e3308a3385344aa51ed
	CRC32	512303d6
	Example file location	---