Download psapi.dll to Fix Errors

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

psapi.dll file Process Status Helper. 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 psapi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download psapi.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

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 psapi.dll

4.1 List of psapi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	psapi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Process Status Helper

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 psapi.dll file related problems

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

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

psapi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 17112 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8a03d0bf444f6d37c35a48af52c68061
	SHA1	b042fe751bc2ee039be5a1d9a646e204b7422a67
	SHA256	587614abc54b219977f33cae948b5bec3ae5ca59ca7b01a518bfc25059ac3eac
	CRC32	b9cbe157
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename psapi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 16504 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f4858c84f99bdbcba445ea183277a618
	SHA1	b3c4f5b49a163b83f7bcf30f4e253cc3ea5fdf01
	SHA256	b89c4bebc190d827b6d6c5b80212e85e3fbdd04d44c718342c693613476d8c11
	CRC32	8ab547ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename psapi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 7168 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3588d5d12ff7bfebf2a4955c36b38eb0
	SHA1	689f950a9660257a85505fa344e5c14247e0312d
	SHA256	a5b4531ef91f32a02ca13aa0abd0a32dadb2b979876f2e2b2e7fcb116abdf3c6
	CRC32	c589e164
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename psapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 6144 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a543ac1f7138376d778d630a35fcbc4c
	SHA1	46f1ca56d7a58503185d45e8cc7e6161f5e6b52f
	SHA256	2d824c66a97fc8c39dafa397cc47495b712d175eef393486946da8936bdd466a
	CRC32	7644d20a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename psapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d87e1e59c73c1f98d5ded5b3850c40f5
	SHA1	141c0ebecdd2733b90431f18b188ee0b64456268
	SHA256	536419bff9f877d4314b5d0c045d9a6e729489c389863fadf07e382050bc84fd
	CRC32	5a3c00fa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename psapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 12288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	93a1732f7f997e36a5c3893539e2ff02
	SHA1	a245f91c706047927ec6856547c931c461f79fec
	SHA256	40b6f7a67f90e5d9948385418bd22bbd29de86a151b35d1001081a61ca5fc612
	CRC32	4a9e94be
	Example file location	---

Filename psapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	aef2d8b0b518a5623fc5f9832f622677
	SHA1	38af7b600d258db689165bf7d369684fe75a9075
	SHA256	f615dd650b3ade5b9cbab06466f723267a963ebfa58d5e2e4ee13f1c03673b2b
	CRC32	f656bdb9
	Example file location	---

Filename psapi.dll

System Windows XP

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	9cfcb3ca3d83b4eaa133f0644a2c6f31
	SHA1	b31a80d13c4e9dc5409f43c1b146ed2ff6df3f1b
	SHA256	cc0a76b55b38183b8c6141c290d1858a9d118333c804784ab305fe76a0fce775
	CRC32	b19adfaf
	Example file location	---