sfc.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

sfc.dll file Windows File Protection. 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 sfc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download sfc.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 sfc.dll

4.1 List of sfc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sfc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows File Protection

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 sfc.dll file related problems

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

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

sfc.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	afbb0a7b8c6308fc3f1cc63d891eac51
	SHA1	1f4cc233fd4a8ddaae2d9af533466c7a36fa6360
	SHA256	d082d70b4682e55a2ac34877cf446185a3d6de5c07875f858a4e3d49e045e14b
	CRC32	f1dfff39
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sfc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	3aa79a83ec7d1b16d296029035a9c399
	SHA1	e719e5a02774a8ee07bc3d719f1e8e809cd36992
	SHA256	4674894d18ce9026ca54afa9556987023c14a92ec24afcb29030b80abf7e0535
	CRC32	3d4ddea4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sfc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5ddea740b911d4e910ac031090183e6a
	SHA1	7ccd0f78d8c01d2fbfb55a84f650c9290b9675e9
	SHA256	7cf71acd9a9fab1fa7d605ebbfad93d0abdf8c07a78255ed939e0b7f280db3f6
	CRC32	0b8639d3
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sfc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 2560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	40caeee0eaf1b8569f7c8df6420f2cb9
	SHA1	72c045e34f97e54882bb9ec36b465fb9e03ba1fb
	SHA256	e18d66455d00a6d2a2d7cc0833c233fe8a6dd910b59d6b5b5f82ef91450858df
	CRC32	6c6e6c6c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename sfc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c6dcd1d11ed6827f05c00773c3e7053c
	SHA1	cc93f11a9ee9d2160a7a3f4eb06e761abf0e5d34
	SHA256	ea23be261c9c04f44215d254d7a80fd0aee84c6f192d0fee49a7cf74ed3cb1a6
	CRC32	ff7ec105
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename sfc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	2cca759379c220d29f0066ca49e9259f
	SHA1	78fd4f5bd8cc1c9cddc42a4a69dd2ce4c7e45682
	SHA256	132298cc7f90175237eca7e6bd45124465dc72ec1ec2054a54b4efc7423f4eca
	CRC32	64095ef6
	Example file location	---

Filename sfc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 4608 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f4e1aa5d59c849a4ab47e895dc76b9c8
	SHA1	1dc288e7adfec7139a7ed2614cdf126b410d02ec
	SHA256	0c93e63372d619393d9ddd3efca2317a6652276a9fde0530cd2a06135ee6b46d
	CRC32	f89ecbe0
	Example file location	---

Filename sfc.dll

System Windows XP

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	96e1c926f22ee1bfbae82901a35f6bf3
	SHA1	eac3e355ee3242743d2dfbbc12c47c34b4a13daa
	SHA256	95568f138216ffadcfc4bae8a12825ffe53f2ea04c5cac2ad10f65fc0c4e3cdb
	CRC32	a9a36d83
	Example file location	---