sxsstore.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

sxsstore.dll file Sxs Store DLL. 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 sxsstore.dll related errors on your device. You can also download sxsstore.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

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Fix sxsstore.dll errors

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

4.1 List of sxsstore.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sxsstore.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Sxs Store DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common sxsstore.dll file related problems

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

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

sxsstore.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 24576 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5fcdbb7e479f3d073a4fbaff04b8957d
	SHA1	c026803d9414c0c97b82551917e482b06bb25811
	SHA256	89d3e8032ce4af48b601a98eab34dda47921f93e0b19e1a80a5cb921d9b30137
	CRC32	c5c17a59
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxsstore.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 24576 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d4edceddc9c864f46da2513e12b1eb1f
	SHA1	e11ab0109c67d95ea0ff301aeb28549470b1b47d
	SHA256	4b81d323fa336159efeffa93ce16c84a8ba394baf537b5608f4f929a66729c61
	CRC32	cb646ae5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxsstore.dll

System Windows 8

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	98732ec6dbc4858de73da499ea6e3dcc
	SHA1	04eb1c2d07442c188155cd0cb9b46ea7f3d16a41
	SHA256	c1e59a5ca002e5211139596078d58ed6d8afa957aa6b4accee7af2bb883805d7
	CRC32	43c4943e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxsstore.dll

System Windows 7

File size 27136 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	6685dd5cc357d45eee30fd089e8a111a
	SHA1	363cc8004ff26680fcf677e1539f69c401aea499
	SHA256	fa261701d1e81029adbe431ad740bbb00185add9a2e226374b9c0a0992a157d5
	CRC32	8ae13cc0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxsstore.dll

System Windows 7

File size 22016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bbed6a14692c48279f88b3127206a1ba
	SHA1	3bbcd5c2751b619a920170557aadd4879ebc736a
	SHA256	594022bc22c0305b69374a3a83ce2c358019581b8a1d7a1557928e9f98f18edd
	CRC32	762b48ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sxsstore.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 22016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9f433f65d10043295f42dd015b189426
	SHA1	e5f2d1432feff00fca06dbaab6c4ae7ff2d6a02a
	SHA256	dbe5240efbb76cd7a5ac4316344ed926d31784790126d71fbc0beed64850be9c
	CRC32	326ac0ab
	Example file location	---

Filename sxsstore.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 27136 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	d6d0e3a93026682f73b094dccf3f9aeb
	SHA1	050739c906fc90af55dd5627a7479218166b84dc
	SHA256	e3bb1ce0f82156712d6dabc272453654041ed4e1cae08457bc4c1b10336e7bc4
	CRC32	7e87599c
	Example file location	---