Fix shacct.dll Errors

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

shacct.dll file Shell Accounts Classes. 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 shacct.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shacct.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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 shacct.dll

4.1 List of shacct.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shacct.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Shell Accounts Classes

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 shacct.dll file related problems

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

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

shacct.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of shacct.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 104960 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	47afd6bedf5f268f6a9281d92c7236ee
	SHA1	ea39b2bbcea2ab8b75c0acf4ff0b057b3d243929
	SHA256	4d7acb250397a909ac761d10acbe6410d35cf3a2cffafad3ee193598c081f829
	CRC32	e1d244a5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shacct.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 148480 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2c54d5bc86117e32bfa2cee4097d1a1e
	SHA1	f9eedcebb676598c6c0cdd0ce7e855ee4912ff1d
	SHA256	61ec0132f9d8a28ea518b416f9f3202360f780719b28fc94e4daf0415406c079
	CRC32	c2f6a9e0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shacct.dll

System Windows 8

File size 123392 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f41360d8dde5ab2503487268f0140d08
	SHA1	5c78305ecab981b1af0039e4b1037539dea6a75c
	SHA256	7eafcdb98736200de646e39b3044245da97f6e2da01c7c20f228b1397af9b032
	CRC32	da427f38
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shacct.dll

System Windows 7

File size 135168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4e9c2db10f7e6ae91bf761139d4b745b
	SHA1	6e8e6a53269ca8acc8c2456c80cd3a56d8deb98d
	SHA256	8f63f78294f5585d599a114af449dcc447ccb239d0f0b490bfe6b34a2146e730
	CRC32	a4609a8e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shacct.dll

System Windows 7

File size 108032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f14a9b1778376d0b1788e402ac1f831a
	SHA1	ec8b67027a4d0305756f5bc963377e4228ae63d7
	SHA256	6110f29669e03f8163b5cd7124be0ff329f36c18529fa3b8ff70fc00b2d8aa02
	CRC32	0f93137f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shacct.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 98304 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	4cea4255cae84bf21fca9a2827e16cbb
	SHA1	a30f1a5ebef2de4f954b349f82067f79997ddc49
	SHA256	2b46053e200fcb4a11e010e1f5c8c49253768009f81068bb800298f7a5daf3da
	CRC32	4e58be51
	Example file location	---

Filename shacct.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 81920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	70932d6c3d59b416cbd2be5a3b3d4be6
	SHA1	187451049ab5b2afb7ada8ade2a4cf94b6476b6b
	SHA256	e2590a9e0343b5fe5cb68affb33d3dd5320002a5228b6316fc71468babd19dc8
	CRC32	a57dce17
	Example file location	---