rometadata.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

rometadata.dll file Microsoft MetaData Library. 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 rometadata.dll related errors on your device. You can also download rometadata.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

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Fix rometadata.dll errors

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

4.1 List of rometadata.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	rometadata.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft MetaData Library

Software
Program	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Win32
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Comments	Flavor=Retail

Most common rometadata.dll file related problems

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

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

rometadata.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 169448 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2fd042786d77814865940cad6ca33cc0
	SHA1	88ca8eab59ba96bb032269c0dd1116c72553d191
	SHA256	6e747da3d72042a26f6c5bc389cbaaaf1936d687d05b7555b595d1c4aa1ab56e
	CRC32	55ef3bbf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rometadata.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 155648 bytes

Date 2013-08-10

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File details
	MD5	65e7d0a0930744b0753853cb396a124b
	SHA1	70aeb0f727a7fd54e99427febe558a76536c418f
	SHA256	a05c82a67a65f2492fdaaa58ce693112cca015d399d7437b30a22566a034da70
	CRC32	c1145997
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rometadata.dll

System Windows 8

File size 260024 bytes

Date 2012-07-12

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File details
	MD5	5c5e646674e94d952eb25bb67d3dda6c
	SHA1	52d387915a53bab4ed700ef4c03055b3df3b2839
	SHA256	456f13cdd8de7a0d511856c7a5874c56abbbceb2e4ea9df548fb89beff8e801f
	CRC32	475de31b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\