Download sxs.dll to Fix Errors

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

sxs.dll file Fusion 2.5. 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 sxs.dll related errors on your device. You can also download sxs.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

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 sxs.dll

4.1 List of sxs.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sxs.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Fusion 2.5

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 sxs.dll file related problems

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

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

sxs.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 542936 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	56e6a63ef42a1a4cdd69172acd00e2ec
	SHA1	9763be2e24b30bc57acfc1bd076d4af824f75db5
	SHA256	a50452824797b8fbe60a730cf7a5f10c608297f8ac976b6dbe8ebee60f35e120
	CRC32	a11468ae
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxs.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 499200 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a30392203ec423d1ff0db1dfcd8a71e4
	SHA1	fae409770f8473ec6f7d2952364de6e1d43fcae0
	SHA256	954532739cfda27c9cc348e0f15a32c3293af8195d0aa0e055f7203414bbc9f8
	CRC32	a136dfc5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxs.dll

System Windows 8

File size 641536 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c82020f726f659478acb95051c054cb5
	SHA1	12175229f6827a82c65dfaf862eb049b1713c309
	SHA256	7288e990448132bcd752cb9dcaf25f7e4ef0f5b61b63e7f1f12d9c79b8d2e425
	CRC32	118b30f0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 380416 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	919001d2bb17df06ca3f8ac16ad039f6
	SHA1	22bfd20c5843eec23bc6e3cdd2074a07d17c6296
	SHA256	5169acfbe9e9d4c4012773ecdd28231c952675ef0c272a40f226e7b5d671b18b
	CRC32	eb91c1f7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 582656 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	9cead32e79a62150fe9f8557e58e008b
	SHA1	4cbd17b96209b5e2da683382e05cef55f48d6107
	SHA256	afe4c1725ee94d7de0749ae1495a4e5cc33c369f29b2a589da66ffe27ff9777e
	CRC32	0f728848
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 573952 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	16687f0351e513bf2019073abf02b585
	SHA1	720b6789c21f17e7477afaf411211fd198bc19f3
	SHA256	5679c60484898dd1c9b771df6ae0d053e3074e06f90a1952c081cf18455c1cc8
	CRC32	bcc3a441
	Example file location	---

Filename sxs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 376832 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	be6fac6f0745c67dae7522c96406d083
	SHA1	042079cbd5bbdce0f0d90c17904f4d5bdfb3ac05
	SHA256	5fbde0193f6c6752c8bab88d945f536d1259b3290073fe73e97fd4d9603d9ad6
	CRC32	7f8f2874
	Example file location	---

Filename sxs.dll

System Windows XP

File size 713216 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	694503348b586e99d56c0e30ab5b3ef8
	SHA1	c7c0702f8ee09d5d5da9b9a2995e41b15622e619
	SHA256	53a0c2604574058f1520d8f0805f1247b15bb0e00a5b5bafe027c702d55e5076
	CRC32	4722cfaa
	Example file location	---