Fix slwga.dll Errors

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

slwga.dll file Software Licensing WGA API. 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 slwga.dll related errors on your device. You can also download slwga.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 slwga.dll

4.1 List of slwga.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	slwga.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Software Licensing WGA API

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 slwga.dll file related problems

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

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

slwga.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 72704 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e709bb48a7c25a0a0948f8c22508de34
	SHA1	b0f98422c3df0acfb7ff26169689e8fc74891cfd
	SHA256	8ed94c9a1bfae28ccd0e9c041401412c67036490400b119ef1c0aadb410634a0
	CRC32	9824ef4f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename slwga.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 75776 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	5008a32404245a18464703c745b5f4e4
	SHA1	c07a749bc4b7e98418426335b24ac65c59f534d0
	SHA256	c024a7c08aa1877ba343eba5dec8f0d3af0ec4026aa2ff88e95abac574cd1ec3
	CRC32	8761d364
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename slwga.dll

System Windows 8

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e1c6eb13c6206184f6f16e863ee67cfe
	SHA1	432e03192c620dc38aea156779a3d46b83d4e240
	SHA256	68e080360e6556ad33a7c7adea4127bc37368d7b6172f39115c803fa6615fbbf
	CRC32	81c036c3
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename slwga.dll

System Windows 7

File size 14336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	19f75d71e4256f5113d64ce2bb66b838
	SHA1	d3b46cf10ccb0aaff8153c20c6aa2dc2627dee79
	SHA256	da54cd8811bc71fafdd0d0b12b901747da752f49507edcc740cbbcc2ac3a340f
	CRC32	22e6a4fa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename slwga.dll

System Windows 7

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b6d6886149573278cba6abd44c4317f5
	SHA1	2b309f9046bd884b63ecb418fe3ae56c2c82dd6f
	SHA256	273c05c8504ca050fe6c50b50d15f32064ec6672ae85cde038976027ca4b14d3
	CRC32	171a48f4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename slwga.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 14336 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	6b5dc9711fd15a0e944a4f17366e2300
	SHA1	bc49a3550de4a0455ec10f7104b84ced9c4f190b
	SHA256	1f2630c37921405799977657afd184a871a4d3c69b1d693fa4e5a05d133b0dbf
	CRC32	18fb1b16
	Example file location	---

Filename slwga.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 12288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	da887f28054d78ee8637bebb924a2db5
	SHA1	812ca9f98d24597f314c87cf24a5c790bc029d84
	SHA256	59fd437c4dc766210a1111764ea0d88138f471851068e4660d989ecd42d92df7
	CRC32	ea1ac575
	Example file location	---