How to Repair psmsrv.dll? Download Now

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

psmsrv.dll file Process State Manager (PSM) Service. 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 psmsrv.dll related errors on your device. You can also download psmsrv.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 psmsrv.dll

4.1 List of psmsrv.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	psmsrv.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Process State Manager (PSM) Service

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 psmsrv.dll file related problems

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

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

psmsrv.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 171008 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	07f11b24fdbe5d9dd17d0afe03b19761
	SHA1	f951c23eca218c7387c1a01b9af605421f1c22fc
	SHA256	0488a912c8e7216c5bcd854968eafdd35bfdaf1b2fe086fac5537dee0dec0de6
	CRC32	4f1697dc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename psmsrv.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 108032 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	06ceeb13bddbcc799dcde9b5c8bd4181
	SHA1	b17595cb428579931de060cdd9fa1e43fd079fc5
	SHA256	420512e0114cb0c7d58da30fdcd4c81e028254e90cf326fdcb5c218f505b6b58
	CRC32	1d428c5d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename psmsrv.dll

System Windows 8

File size 73216 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3de029f2e39e6cda11f839e44474e9cd
	SHA1	b8c521fc7d38a7b11cd59bd9d08a8559f04a7b0c
	SHA256	c15b3e3ca31d73fe29b42621fca0df31bb8634f5556d3187d32da4f3f2c58dd5
	CRC32	c9aad13d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\