How to Download and Fix QUTIL.DLL?

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

QUTIL.DLL file Quarantine Utilities. 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 QUTIL.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download QUTIL.DLL file compatible with 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 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 QUTIL.DLL

4.1 List of QUTIL.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	QUTIL.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Quarantine Utilities

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 QUTIL.DLL file related problems

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

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

QUTIL.DLL

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 8.1

File size 78336 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c558e55326c5bd78c71570f8ad8e6c82
	SHA1	5cbc61412f9c4180fd749f1f6f72ce3c5f073f35
	SHA256	3df34a053bcbc3a70184ac1f3357d73a62e135881fe0810552235397f875cdba
	CRC32	fd04a93e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename QUTIL.DLL

System Windows 8

File size 75264 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d7589d1b529ecd1378b39ae93468d7cd
	SHA1	2bc5c920b94e926fe036245c83c34b1c1f5c0836
	SHA256	1972cee50405846d8e38a3d90913a0f94438408b0d9ae7d849b67da5a607c557
	CRC32	2ec0c06f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename QUTIL.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 107520 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b9f0a4020aa98b7a20287bf7fe99a1fd
	SHA1	1f28ac7493ce972b45de191780a190504d1d0c44
	SHA256	21138f161eeea46198890c7a2d073f2c82829e15676131bdad9f237edc7477cd
	CRC32	d70194ee
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename QUTIL.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 80896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bd626ef05967d14c772b8096292731a3
	SHA1	298c77c23285c786eb1ac9af861e933c15b1739d
	SHA256	fe3838b41dcafc52089d909e7f411186d993c08ac149e093352d691d57c9be71
	CRC32	8744353c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename QUTIL.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 79360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	769d027b977ced05658c85e698d3c5b1
	SHA1	c74ca4b0902128a106c797159e1a5a2639b417df
	SHA256	ad17b98bc2e2cea59cc603264f171098ae77f16b7e9c61080f7e2dc50ee74637
	CRC32	5fd58c1c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename QUTIL.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 99328 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	ed99b5f4b9dfe4beca711f3b0340f931
	SHA1	53eb7a0a212ee79059f311297c1763ece9d0ff4a
	SHA256	7c748861b87c866fbd571a0df486daa8c5fcf6f7abc178332d5f8af74d208910
	CRC32	7b0d9212
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename QUTIL.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 76800 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	8ae93aacc648921baacb8602991ac4b3
	SHA1	392c8eb70a466005241a3cca65df373291646446
	SHA256	78292b1baee64c997c50b6d907fe623c2edf937a62d3c3690fa24342180b7ab2
	CRC32	0d7ae7e8
	Example file location	---