synceng.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

synceng.dll file Windows Briefcase Engine. 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 synceng.dll related errors on your device. You can also download synceng.dll file compatible with 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 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 synceng.dll

4.1 List of synceng.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	synceng.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Briefcase Engine

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 synceng.dll file related problems

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

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

synceng.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 8.1

File size 75776 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2f85d8018ac13abd2e1d89c368dcccf4
	SHA1	e442a297b1abce389c2ce54c38fd25c44b51c49f
	SHA256	bd4b7ff2d68f01dba3664c03c3edaa79592ac0a4f47e55b5bf09c2428232a3a2
	CRC32	3c8b9b16
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename synceng.dll

System Windows 8

File size 71680 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	15fca7cb72ec59b91266adb52308c8dd
	SHA1	56e7e88af52783734660416595a825cdb796a5a1
	SHA256	4af27938b4b34a9505b27c7397b8184e1d9a8af940702c7d1823e6d807e5f39c
	CRC32	24a576b8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename synceng.dll

System Windows 7

File size 95232 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	33947f1566c8ec685eb6057d882c99d2
	SHA1	78d01ad2450cb6b1f11f966963f53971ec9274e2
	SHA256	306b875ac11a7af8269cd1ca0291f76753bc22dea1a993e01da6858a387d6cdd
	CRC32	63663052
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename synceng.dll

System Windows 7

File size 78336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	98eca04a6b5319043583fe00fc3c22ee
	SHA1	f76f09b0452f2d8073f07a3080900852c3b809e9
	SHA256	86e0fb35dd23b0c4011511019a24152286d8f3a4de5dfcce74786ed66770c8e4
	CRC32	42161886
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename synceng.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 91136 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	21288bd7994118bd38aa35c5d408600b
	SHA1	64be2715a0b7a8e53983ba39800abe2318304274
	SHA256	1af8607ca0b3d42e027d4dfcbed22c9267940f13a871ec6a3d9327cb68993248
	CRC32	fcb9adbb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename synceng.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 75776 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8a0cf02e3dbc5c367a6a3b0c75d1374b
	SHA1	8a00d94f92d05d586c3745a2b44bb5128b3e051d
	SHA256	f71b4195ca27a67756eefe922ef3e8646ff49097c511a2da1360ba380ef1d75f
	CRC32	ab58df5b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename synceng.dll

System Windows XP

File size 57856 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	fd4d0f9b434a1e2b43d709d6cb86b69b
	SHA1	4cf0d7b7dbdb7429be50254b17505cf81c4206b7
	SHA256	fe8658f87c4b40ff18594c60b0bd7627c681ef5b18f2f0a94c69d513e0b51176
	CRC32	b0a969b4
	Example file location	---