Download and Fix stobject.dll

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

stobject.dll file Systray shell service object. 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 stobject.dll related errors on your device. You can also download stobject.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

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Fix stobject.dll errors

1 Information about stobject.dll file
2 Errors related to stobject.dll file
3 How to fix stobject.dll related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download stobject.dll

4.1 List of stobject.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	stobject.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Systray shell service object

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	English (U.S.)

Most common stobject.dll file related problems

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

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

stobject.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 367616 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	1918e998abc5fcc30d659dcb5170cbcd
	SHA1	797b0354cfa6d19352bca7667203e9bb5926eea3
	SHA256	f60decb90b8b8c22804fb10d850e49069a30038b4b9f1593912da886a6d663fd
	CRC32	350109f0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename stobject.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 305152 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	da43b225eeedb6b7829b500d80086dae
	SHA1	18f7d0859807ec3a9bae4aa1525c705a245a7408
	SHA256	881d765028a2c39b707c5f3a3337c7fda44b20d2f69b3a887ca943f28511407c
	CRC32	38a12c74
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename stobject.dll

System Windows 8

File size 303616 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d4d6577f126c6f24ed1908a00ab8ddd7
	SHA1	9af316fe49190214cbffb8e51a739c472b72af2e
	SHA256	ff1538cfbebe0195d652309db6905afb95c003b902e0631b8e943ac2d42cea13
	CRC32	e2794b8f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename stobject.dll

System Windows 7

File size 228352 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	912649a1b3f9e6acb3899fbdaba2ed5f
	SHA1	5dd1774f48812c21a908a684172c1f1816abdd48
	SHA256	049dfa9ea45a888b984e459b927a0f8aa4c10b9d36c6c0a0fe57f6329beaf555
	CRC32	9e7bb819
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename stobject.dll

System Windows 7

File size 257024 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c3761661c17c2248a9379a8fb89e3de1
	SHA1	d2ea41e02bbaa77f8b93b09277596a34cdae8853
	SHA256	ce3477fa2b4058eb80739e0161fe957545f13cf86d313f6422732901d35f75f2
	CRC32	f0b28933
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename stobject.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 748544 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	2539dfdb16f616b60d9d6858d36c5710
	SHA1	dbe8c2a93e63c1c1f47a4a998cd8bd3df0d82024
	SHA256	ee45bc5676b3600bd7c55b520a0e8ae7a159e5a117a2b8932a9a6e485762e24c
	CRC32	965d142e
	Example file location	---

Filename stobject.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 586752 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8eae44a2ebcbb5d12c5454573ea1f621
	SHA1	fa1454fa6f88f9ce6d3959b33d5b129a4549b7aa
	SHA256	34d391b476b17176289daed9cdd4be574270c3a6c34396cc20b386e6da944ab1
	CRC32	67bd2e87
	Example file location	---

Filename stobject.dll

System Windows XP

File size 121856 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	50512fc9b7878e3c2c147bc17326a7db
	SHA1	28ab6fcb581d93488b826473ec57b9d9c485efcb
	SHA256	670006280ca98213c3a23b442615fd729c83953795619360f9d2988e56a602d7
	CRC32	ee8a3da0
	Example file location	---