How to Download and Fix stdole.dll?

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

stdole.dll file Dynamic Link Library. 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 stdole.dll related errors on your device. You can also download stdole.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 10 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 10

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 stdole.dll

4.1 List of stdole.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	stdole.dll
File extension	DLL
Type	Dynamic Link Library
Description	Dynamic Link Library

Software
Program	Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Win32
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode

Most common stdole.dll file related problems

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

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

stdole.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\assembly\GAC\stdole\7.0.3300.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\assembly\GAC\stdole\7.0.3300.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\

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

System Windows 10

File size 23168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6ac764f1397aed5a4c4ab2fa0f215a13
	SHA1	a6e7f1262920d2357bd3c6d831c629281dc4a5eb
	SHA256	9fd26efe0023632ddabc5c1cc91b5c3597fdf2dfb153e3bb7160aebf655a93d5
	CRC32	b4137a69
	Example file location	C:\Windows\assembly\GAC\stdole\7.0.3300.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\

Filename stdole.dll

System Windows 10

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	e1eeb7e26ab04075eecc7275239b20b3
	SHA1	ba62b37d4233b88948fdc2ffed08f3c82e8627f1
	SHA256	d6cdf961c6d2712fe1958815e51a30960d79fff1e97788b7741627dba972e8f7
	CRC32	2086fbae
	Example file location	C:\Windows\assembly\GAC\stdole\7.0.3300.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\