pstorsvc.dll - Repair Issues and Download

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

pstorsvc.dll file Protected storage server. 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 pstorsvc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download pstorsvc.dll file compatible with Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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Fix pstorsvc.dll errors

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

4.1 List of pstorsvc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pstorsvc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Protected storage server

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 pstorsvc.dll file related problems

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

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

pstorsvc.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\

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

System Windows 7

File size 23552 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0a3ccb2c4f603d99f34d742fc9544b97
	SHA1	292647d22711b0dfc4ac13fefc4e1212c622f31f
	SHA256	e09dac450cbc634a49832bb8edf0417aaeec9fa34308fbd962301abb0d9bc2e8
	CRC32	f2b3e879
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pstorsvc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 36352 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	35ba5aa671887fe8a62b88a9a6229fd5
	SHA1	06f6694afaf047dc6a238e839f2daad6cd3f162d
	SHA256	37c890abcac01f610f00e900a59b08cf4f17bfc49459eebf0058efe02fd628ee
	CRC32	2601eed7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pstorsvc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	47a43b0a060c5d737dd217c0f78bf265
	SHA1	e8724de111fe6d4a2136ac115aa6df8c4877f4fd
	SHA256	af2ef55299a93adf006951191bf6506a42bb3e3e192d14ecc58fa65b66d25c02
	CRC32	c6a0d8a1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pstorsvc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 23040 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6d01259214d1e815613eca3cd81679ec
	SHA1	d02e5afae062387abe508ca92aac4ed9c2d6418e
	SHA256	cf2f001f4effb0a6a3a9b8c994ee11fd32bdebed37fa7ccceeba9e61cf9887cd
	CRC32	52e85ee9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename pstorsvc.dll

System Windows XP

File size 34304 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	853d0d0c6f02d7bfdf1cf99dd7553732
	SHA1	933a8424844ce4de11b82091f96733b8d7fc77c1
	SHA256	ac761b4ca518b787cb2c18101606e5f64245049d140c72b6b1112556dec86b2e
	CRC32	ea69b29d
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\