StorageContextHandler.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

StorageContextHandler.dll file Device Center Storage Context Menu Handler. 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 StorageContextHandler.dll related errors on your device. You can also download StorageContextHandler.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7

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Fix StorageContextHandler.dll errors

1 Information about StorageContextHandler.dll file
2 Errors related to StorageContextHandler.dll file
3 How to fix StorageContextHandler.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 StorageContextHandler.dll

4.1 List of StorageContextHandler.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	StorageContextHandler.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Device Center Storage Context Menu Handler

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 StorageContextHandler.dll file related problems

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

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

StorageContextHandler.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 69632 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b2fdb099d590046d9b137eb935a1dbf3
	SHA1	e124b76a7fa7f3fa312e80a67882f8e34fb61f44
	SHA256	8ee0e70c164a693584baa88be2e55072312a343188538d037b61c0bc0411cfeb
	CRC32	d2274a0d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename StorageContextHandler.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 60928 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1c9f0e8c8cabe062b422a717fe0cf860
	SHA1	8dd8a5c3c9136f5e39e3e97dd71cb48fe4af97e2
	SHA256	c3153a7feb2e6586f12d30506246ae73167f6e250dc9cf518cbe4f5bce10d8af
	CRC32	95abeddd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename StorageContextHandler.dll

System Windows 8

File size 58368 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9f0a2c7fdfed86119d9ccf86f476eeaf
	SHA1	2d0e1b713cbf6e5d0d5a87111ff311db2496f357
	SHA256	f0da0fc8015ee4a1b34787298b290bba9e3a3e1d40f18f3121b0390b53a90bfc
	CRC32	fbf17785
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename StorageContextHandler.dll

System Windows 7

File size 75776 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	65c3ebeb893594298fd658338ad82a5b
	SHA1	532f33b549bce63776279dfe95eef3880abff16f
	SHA256	34953ab2618198800ce182090dc61b52f04fa978f9b087443c5f26995b6c1572
	CRC32	c908c78a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename StorageContextHandler.dll

System Windows 7

File size 62464 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c1d8c5d36adacf8f8068776e047d8486
	SHA1	a698b250d0a1fe28b166db3ba184b92065c55f91
	SHA256	c8d1677517484a5a6cfcc94c55c0c4ec0acef5228c98dfca8f7741c333056ea6
	CRC32	a51e789c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\