rpcrt4.dll Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

rpcrt4.dll file Remote Procedure Call Runtime. 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 rpcrt4.dll related errors on your device. You can also download rpcrt4.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

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 rpcrt4.dll

4.1 List of rpcrt4.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	rpcrt4.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Remote Procedure Call Runtime

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 rpcrt4.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to rpcrt4.dll file. rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

rpcrt4.dll is corrupted
rpcrt4.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - rpcrt4.dll
rpcrt4.dll file error
rpcrt4.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register rpcrt4.dll file:
rpcrt4.dll file could not be loaded
rpcrt4.dll file doesn't exist

rpcrt4.dll

Application could not be started because rpcrt4.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.dll errors in just few steps?

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

rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of rpcrt4.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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your rpcrt4.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 rpcrt4.dll

System Windows 10

File size 815096 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9283cb163049ba0d80541278c8a39650
	SHA1	98935d2ae10e1df6e3b7a1285a0e50b711c444a6
	SHA256	05beb302aebe7632d72d0c0fede11206aafd56a9c4b28f8b02d56b5d0cdece70
	CRC32	f98f441a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rpcrt4.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 852192 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0dc20ea4023c125f41f13b48528be1e3
	SHA1	956aa54ddb2ca0c09aea9704d515c6e86c4e6713
	SHA256	8f9d4a76893876ab4b080628874f017793840cae7738eb8e20d9f2b50fe5b48c
	CRC32	42388643
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rpcrt4.dll

System Windows 8

File size 842240 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	433b149adb075298b8c57869ccd855f1
	SHA1	59b53bc22a9d0cad5ba2cce078ad2bf66b9987a8
	SHA256	50eb69d6915a51cd8f8b5bf3d640ca8dde2f447395ea3d8834d4e2e7291b4f2e
	CRC32	7b61ee56
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rpcrt4.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1219584 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0611473c1ad9e2d991cd9482068417f7
	SHA1	c4a3fa902dedad5d448e1d8b2d113cae1dcf2f7a
	SHA256	90afcc2a60350ece27e75e76459132ef0fa28ef283ce88fced4b82735a93ecda
	CRC32	b3cd79bd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rpcrt4.dll

System Windows 7

File size 663040 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c5ad8083cf94201f1f8084ecc696a8b7
	SHA1	0a2886a248c8d157ba89f4d5296a0b30f1a6424c
	SHA256	9f9a23dc2587e88c1bf671e9e147f134242002288e22e1c57881f3ed721f4296
	CRC32	932907a2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rpcrt4.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 677376 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c1ea3aad2bccf9030be1a52fdd1e0bfb
	SHA1	665fb793ad215cc543a7e54fe0e054f7e3c28aed
	SHA256	d9638357cd055965e7870a69ca07aae75ade9cf7604c257b44655f7422c58afd
	CRC32	3b857b52
	Example file location	---

Filename rpcrt4.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1305600 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	c6b79408d2a55b65d33de8b8a40794b6
	SHA1	1b6542fe0957a0a510704e525ccd27fb615d0819
	SHA256	facf3c29ea4e2e2831a256b956619495fdbc50cffacd906ffe3fb1324814dd17
	CRC32	15127efb
	Example file location	---

Filename rpcrt4.dll

System Windows XP

File size 584704 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	b979d9d1c8073da21a7f80345f306a1d
	SHA1	5fa87156724a65171a2cf26c0b0c9aaa04c78d29
	SHA256	c3987403cc6bcc21a8513cc3007002c57bc702bb3035c64d33bacbbfd8484f51
	CRC32	1bd4868f
	Example file location	---