Troubleshoot spnet.dll Errors and Download File

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

spnet.dll file Net Sysprep Plugin. 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 spnet.dll related errors on your device. You can also download spnet.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 spnet.dll

4.1 List of spnet.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	spnet.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Net Sysprep Plugin

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 spnet.dll file related problems

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

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

spnet.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0d7b7a5ba926b52dd4dd06aede340fc1
	SHA1	eccc9aaf9c0056b1581e8a97fa0dc25df859efbe
	SHA256	44c2bb0e3e712b71ef396b81c8077c84d79cba43ea5deb6b451157656065115e
	CRC32	78bbb117
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spnet.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	453b05459d0514b19032afad9257251d
	SHA1	ec679256e1fdd51aaaeddcdb97f8068193fb59eb
	SHA256	444b118082e1c1eba81b05883abaf1a6da31d380cf9fa656014540ade75a80ce
	CRC32	624cdc7b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spnet.dll

System Windows 8

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6758d39faa8c8e5fd978958b5d5074c1
	SHA1	eb7616948cc4180d92242b37286d53f8e3a95de2
	SHA256	e2321bdfa0ba1dafeb86e0bd8f0625d03c773a18f6ce5d0550a8f5dfb644a0f5
	CRC32	1c7bd3ba
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spnet.dll

System Windows 7

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	1359984e4734bba8b293febfe2224c64
	SHA1	4e2a132c6f6d1974e4d3c1a6678eb24fa5b09999
	SHA256	0aa8c2f080c93f00f981fcb1fa5496872e8d7a9d89ad6e4cec5366ef5f957676
	CRC32	dca9a6db
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spnet.dll

System Windows 7

File size 8192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d109520c6c3368f19bc98a55756e27e8
	SHA1	8b839197d1922080d404ce87470e22addb00d0b7
	SHA256	0dafab569b074624e3e8971aba5a200e8f7e9388e2018ac70ceb1e3d65a1b03f
	CRC32	45f65f3e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename spnet.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 8192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9b3db798beed866be5c9ebfa74079fc5
	SHA1	b7bf13d60ed2e68f418ea7888c7dab30dd979926
	SHA256	296c10eef72d0d5ba264813fae29a8de312175fbf0eb95601383502aa35e5819
	CRC32	03c0f161
	Example file location	---

Filename spnet.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	fa1737ec8e8b51e1909f2f9cb6bf7cb8
	SHA1	40df01e6f4a5380756ef9c2aab0325c86102e452
	SHA256	4e6580197971380e0d97756c01462a883b5b4167e43dee860cf58dfb6e519682
	CRC32	e86dec66
	Example file location	---