How to Download and Fix resutils.dll?

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

resutils.dll file Microsoft Cluster Resource Utility DLL. 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 resutils.dll related errors on your device. You can also download resutils.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

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Fix resutils.dll errors

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

4.1 List of resutils.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	resutils.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Cluster Resource Utility DLL

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 resutils.dll file related problems

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

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

resutils.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 473088 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	313855fda59412abe8aa5d12aa7d3566
	SHA1	0d4e01fd5225a9b1f5a3c88ed4f6562c8466c53c
	SHA256	4fd6e36d7a41dc53c979684dbe402583d7e19cb644f7c49f8627848bbe260186
	CRC32	d0d23a05
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename resutils.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 229376 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8c72dc3f0a421e2121c75ca67cda9521
	SHA1	8ad664e31e626152646ae9ece43ba66506f5c34e
	SHA256	2a0b2d00d009d58cc86fbd52ed9f941fe8e877e81b0f228b5f201a321cb54b2f
	CRC32	0196acb1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename resutils.dll

System Windows 8

File size 488960 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	75057f5cf4daf0fccdd4d1a3c43363e1
	SHA1	89069e4a0f800f6cce25254c474cd2e750ad2b3d
	SHA256	acd658a23c7e818feea90b20125d73e672ed257500f99096ca6c90b178d74342
	CRC32	f88a77dd
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename resutils.dll

System Windows 7

File size 71168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2af094c822bd6094f14a8e85fb51d52a
	SHA1	4787d6a52e92b691799b1448828c3b68f0908976
	SHA256	f70a4fec66e64245237d9d1a4c2c87168a26f224fce648a3d7065e95259887d2
	CRC32	5581074d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename resutils.dll

System Windows 7

File size 86016 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	344fcc9850c3a8a3b4d3c65151af8e4c
	SHA1	8bb228f42c86e3760df854343e23b3b62127b7dd
	SHA256	c38853454e153b1ab4aeae1aafb7cb4b2e6234208cf24c09f3b2afe25e271c5c
	CRC32	2bb9507c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename resutils.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 65536 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b9f3ff52b84fd9e3cafb29b8ee385e5b
	SHA1	4cd9b8550ff2c0984999d041a64dd929f1d1e77f
	SHA256	3944e3c0fcd8e927a8a6470d8a603c96d298695ae62831dbe6da656c5d74ec05
	CRC32	0c44c074
	Example file location	---

Filename resutils.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 77824 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	d55a487295cc38d9e533c5ad87c1eb69
	SHA1	984ac07bf45a7521201906eca79af79bd4ca4261
	SHA256	a40d892c5f25f43733b815a38e3776adcbbd3a9ac80c7446c217d16147154a9d
	CRC32	57f9ea74
	Example file location	---

Filename resutils.dll

System Windows XP

File size 58880 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	f51ebb6fc536a6b2d588fd668d3a8249
	SHA1	72b3940d66f245b158582bd54b882313c0b5e7d8
	SHA256	6c22b5fbe3f721025879447b006ec5a343d482a87e23674b5a3bb43983ab328e
	CRC32	b6395c8f
	Example file location	---