How to Download and Fix scrobj.dll?

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

scrobj.dll file Windows Â® Script Component 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 scrobj.dll related errors on your device. You can also download scrobj.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 scrobj.dll

4.1 List of scrobj.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	scrobj.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Â® Script Component Runtime

Software
Program	Microsoft ® Windows ® Script Component Runtime
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
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common scrobj.dll file related problems

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

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

scrobj.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 206336 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5f30e31f6c60b8f144852e9f283a149b
	SHA1	628359bdd86bb94da4de71874969f26add44ee43
	SHA256	afe8db630a70ec17b62d9ff983d68283e34e877f450354db0a9e262c46ae2d7d
	CRC32	f65b6f87
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrobj.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 189440 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	96ea7e89c02ce27635de5de557132afb
	SHA1	5f31d42bba93972f8fae67d96a46dc11f6cfb1c8
	SHA256	a5e62d6ae00f13343fb8b7a7cef1699c6ba40e025cf5b8787624d342d3e8913e
	CRC32	36d0510a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrobj.dll

System Windows 8

File size 162304 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	08dff4cc840e332616a1a1c7773b9150
	SHA1	0a76ad3f8b18a82b0acc720090f8ce0ce2d662af
	SHA256	1068c7f3453a9090a4a964f34d4699b433fd8eea6d9a10ce27e6bfd3c917cefe
	CRC32	bc658dbd
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrobj.dll

System Windows 7

File size 173568 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2d542feeee1644365bce3327e91a5798
	SHA1	3f96fb567dfaa85daf45f39c5f46cbd9c92ce6f6
	SHA256	e69356a06c83152e8cd88ce977d37708f0d62b823b1be660c59606cf2deb6a42
	CRC32	fcddaa0a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename scrobj.dll

System Windows 7

File size 230400 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	67ce7a83cf4aa78a05ea26d4443ce5f3
	SHA1	5f8c45d9793d150f64743224d9be280bd1b75128
	SHA256	6564e617fb526e424b6b0814ec8c6cda5327f1b2957aa40e186767e38d4b91ec
	CRC32	4b7e7a80
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename scrobj.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 180224 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	01ddf42f77da1348173c5dc8cb28bdc2
	SHA1	657e79080465586e8d9037b90d9fa1548c34191e
	SHA256	0115b5aa6a00e3be18810ef5cd006492b0eaa1bc56d49e3610c82a7fffdf944e
	CRC32	bae0359e
	Example file location	---

Filename scrobj.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 227328 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	d03e2f3215490a268b3da59aadf10524
	SHA1	655b84b72ed5bcef8c1184e5d7b116905953b9a0
	SHA256	f9797268685e3b63c641de5b9d568a5e100729b240f897dffe495f70c52041ca
	CRC32	898b3ede
	Example file location	---

Filename scrobj.dll

System Windows XP

File size 180224 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	805ccd01b4aac1064185c160861691ff
	SHA1	91ff6b21b1e43452f2ae990c685ec09c8c8c24fe
	SHA256	ff7f1cb9906ef599d7ded9bc8f1e72af5c4c442a46fcf3dc9b5c422ec2da55a7
	CRC32	1976f02e
	Example file location	---