srloc.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

srloc.dll file Microsoft Speech Recognition Locale Handlers. 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 srloc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download srloc.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 srloc.dll

4.1 List of srloc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	srloc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Speech Recognition Locale Handlers

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	Neutral

Most common srloc.dll file related problems

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

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

srloc.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of srloc.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Engines\SR\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Engines\SR\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Engines\SR\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Engines\SR\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Engines\SR\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 410624 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d6108cd86dcdbaa160098d1f85c3af3c
	SHA1	ae087ad63286ed72541318c72532f5897c97c9d9
	SHA256	7f1752b0f623a4639b9fd93b92685628bc45be240057743aa7f4979e05f284ef
	CRC32	01e20427
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Engines\SR\

Filename srloc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 421376 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	fe4ca76269a31319ed62bdd5cb926936
	SHA1	b631cee6d0b2ff8707535255006f56acde2bbea9
	SHA256	273fd65caf8f324e91af60a2dcc9bf8d7844c06a9a69b208cdc986c1830831db
	CRC32	3eae83d5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Engines\SR\

Filename srloc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 406016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	090fc3c6ea44899a604da41b6f9ed7f2
	SHA1	ff0a88e2c9f334d3cba58a78fe6a844fa2bc4d3b
	SHA256	fccc4cf2a00835ed6e43514b6fcc302733b7e427f864bbc77ea479ac74b5cb91
	CRC32	7b637ca6
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\Speech\Engines\SR\

Filename srloc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 412160 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0bb5033cb1d399618687eeff8ba5e69b
	SHA1	62e9cf0316996e8c326683ba8a3205f9b577d505
	SHA256	2cd12e8bfabcaa3554848007f07b60f5e83b14d35e99404d3e1d18e6c9e3746b
	CRC32	dfdce006
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Engines\SR\

Filename srloc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 485376 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	f32d7da6ed69567b7592910b28a7471c
	SHA1	50ee442f9d35a7af0ab7aae5e675e7d37638a3a1
	SHA256	d495856280ddf3b7d04bc2932e20d5d9ae4a7c1f3dc9f5a446121fce17eea68a
	CRC32	48452890
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Speech\Engines\SR\

Filename srloc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 402432 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	81eba29a8a5d99fb7e468dd81c20e65e
	SHA1	491c7780492de4f2e1d643d977dd55526d797331
	SHA256	baf194a7064f849a9b60cc03c470c90e70dca789d67cfb167066c727e2ec5015
	CRC32	afa98590
	Example file location	---

Filename srloc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 473088 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	a72e2202e4ac84c2006c0bce9b7b121b
	SHA1	bfe68b14b73648d5a7004cde7b6afba43a81c313
	SHA256	d10db5d726a0904479f4a8f95f2736b2fc6f7ef289aea12b7f30633a1352c1dd
	CRC32	52217c50
	Example file location	---