How to Repair softpub.dll? Download Now

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

softpub.dll file Softpub Forwarder 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 softpub.dll related errors on your device. You can also download softpub.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 softpub.dll

4.1 List of softpub.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	softpub.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Softpub Forwarder DLL

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 softpub.dll file related problems

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

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

softpub.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	efe3f3d70205be29ec44d1237814a1ac
	SHA1	351f136c13278ccffc54a888548a5ed11af981e9
	SHA256	2c67b0113f8cd7da943e01c8d17203ab9a7f4f164842af41f9e58e9d5afd607b
	CRC32	623c8e6c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softpub.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0d1b01449a09355b270de626175beaa2
	SHA1	19076184dd155938649500ec87bb0a9da7e15127
	SHA256	25b89c11ef42b1dac03fd74eef4c88a93183f741e3cfb2bf586af65b2c2107b3
	CRC32	73500ae2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softpub.dll

System Windows 8

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	51d2d25535419492b62711c421cd751f
	SHA1	48f085274036e8ec91e229aeaaac4110fc2357a1
	SHA256	6d1c7f9755d691371848e9f01dd4ca791b0c6b64ca9589d7043f7b79ba748f64
	CRC32	f311e26c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softpub.dll

System Windows 7

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	1bde319b071892a9d31e7d6873451f2c
	SHA1	e481b7dd5c4053e64ba9a41078562f881611cc72
	SHA256	0997aad9a913eece30d6d36af381c5789f911828e29127955bf2196c9bac48a5
	CRC32	75a4e644
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softpub.dll

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a1c9a937eb528a6c969801e0ee89960c
	SHA1	ae754aacd20fd0db7e8f82035bd9474ee0aa2ed7
	SHA256	475bcf2c60a894326a812b7d23812633a48ef68df241f9b8c05fdbfd190faeca
	CRC32	fb933d0a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softpub.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	06d2f8867f99bad116fe3c6347b13ebe
	SHA1	b536ba499d9202d123a0041a52472d9724a21c7a
	SHA256	49f0d55fb4fbffe9e7a6712d33330204fbe625ad206ed9313f8794d42c34ed22
	CRC32	f1e5333a
	Example file location	---

Filename softpub.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	67675c8cdefa1896997f443e48c2d344
	SHA1	28f9ce09e1ff9b0e683c6fbc26a76be2167fc4b1
	SHA256	b6b704b4022a0f81da7c4255690425d3a238ae7862cc44005e72782b8d27e7ee
	CRC32	cd6c5efb
	Example file location	---

Filename softpub.dll

System Windows XP

File size 5632 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	0ce97f997318122e726fc94e56f3cbf3
	SHA1	fce03d0459db8ecbc8661969d592351db0012e25
	SHA256	ee87702c760db0b1250caa2290e598a3d33e7d2b0df5f8a12043e86de5f8bd2b
	CRC32	a534005e
	Example file location	---