slc.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

slc.dll file Software Licensing Client Dll. 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 slc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download slc.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 slc.dll

4.1 List of slc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	slc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Software Licensing Client Dll

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 slc.dll file related problems

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

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

slc.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 123904 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	24deed60a5925c118a7cd89a7973d8f8
	SHA1	8ee9f35bd21d82894749cccbcd048cf3ac3b9bbe
	SHA256	de5ff5262172ddc4e983c9e65e0cd87dfe7c18644f3a4dc495d1e87236bd68de
	CRC32	c35db37d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename slc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 148992 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	cc4a07377e8d987cf3077b18fc6d133b
	SHA1	5270b8736f96888f4fe14558d4623e7b68780f27
	SHA256	f5f6af17028c5e9a2b6b05ae7dfd405047fc8e1dcdfaed9e6acc4a8f9ca3aec2
	CRC32	b7dad0be
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename slc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 78848 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	79769509be58094cbe718ef9a70322ea
	SHA1	04717aecdda2e991c7ba43580d21e2869b0d70e7
	SHA256	a194e456605c56dc45c1fe608325bad3480e46c3761fe191b7ed2705f4f0aaef
	CRC32	c16a6278
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename slc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 27136 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8b74cec6980d4816b0037ae9a27e538f
	SHA1	db7929838d5f87803106674df4ee21e21da6683b
	SHA256	8721edb4c51bf6020002fa5ddb1987c68590f9f433a2f18d9756b2dac7542cb6
	CRC32	f1ab5567
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename slc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 30720 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	be097f5bb10f9079fceb2dc4e7e20f02
	SHA1	dd572bac50bc4718126389c628d56a83d5c4d88a
	SHA256	90a88986c8c5f30fb153ec803feda6572b2c2630a6c9578fcc017800692694d5
	CRC32	52a62e33
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename slc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 228352 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c6df7a87063d006ecf1fd8156cb6de3f
	SHA1	642c97c8feea81992974894755d5b4a38a387739
	SHA256	921ab6b88444b364f05d8edf0eddfa0892353a862cd3580f7eda311e4fdc26b6
	CRC32	a49800dc
	Example file location	---

Filename slc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 151552 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	ee11f2630840479c4aa784af3770f8e2
	SHA1	e6f13c52be791c2d0f5ac8c370543ecf46755c6c
	SHA256	feef4075489aa9213a580adb89a76f51d0f00ee6d171e2ee19490c55365ed490
	CRC32	0b25f3de
	Example file location	---