Troubleshoot System.Windows.Forms.dll Errors and Download File

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

System.Windows.Forms.dll file Dynamic Link Library. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of System.Windows.Forms.dll related errors on your device. You can also download System.Windows.Forms.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 Vista

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Fix System.Windows.Forms.dll errors

1 Information about System.Windows.Forms.dll file
2 Errors related to System.Windows.Forms.dll file
3 How to fix System.Windows.Forms.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 System.Windows.Forms.dll

4.1 List of System.Windows.Forms.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	System.Windows.Forms.dll
File extension	DLL
Type	Dynamic Link Library
Description	Dynamic Link Library

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	5182168
Oldest file	2009-04-11
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common System.Windows.Forms.dll file related problems

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

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

System.Windows.Forms.dll

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

Problems related to System.Windows.Forms.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 System.Windows.Forms.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 System.Windows.Forms.dll errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace System.Windows.Forms.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 System.Windows.Forms.dll file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your System.Windows.Forms.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 System.Windows.Forms.dll

System Windows 10

File size 5182168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ebc9f99ad91198537f484a1d5cb9e6b3
	SHA1	f92ab01f8e8f86225cd9a5e994a4cc9a13c0f731
	SHA256	4ba3b3cb15e728859d0e1cbe8eb25d9b369989fbb081507d03e712f4f348c7c5
	CRC32	8ea37fbd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

Filename System.Windows.Forms.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 4820096 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3b002e6a2406fedbd535118b4cae83db
	SHA1	89563d1991434e46c4bce3a4e33a456ce88f747a
	SHA256	e652ece54aae59a24ebb4ccbe27f8bb999998c18242217427d0380409723fb98
	CRC32	101b24e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

Filename System.Windows.Forms.dll

System Windows 8

File size 4805072 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a3bbb304be3d385cc209725871b54ff6
	SHA1	57d2dcc02383cf75f17425d075a0658e4958e231
	SHA256	b7254bbdfc448be465f362f30189f6f1e58627054c137bc52e1cd4e1b7ca4cce
	CRC32	86c4e288
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

Filename System.Windows.Forms.dll

System Windows 7

File size 5025792 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6b6e88e4ffdc4acd4452563ba2374697
	SHA1	cdaa2586acc22bbe2e909f4234ed638ceffabba3
	SHA256	1853402e89c7c8436747be26b023ef306edd1a1ad3f5ddccdd30504067d86e44
	CRC32	5f7f968d
	Example file location	---

Filename System.Windows.Forms.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 5025792 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	57cda476a7c6387854fa38682b2a408f
	SHA1	3fbb52e5a2f0565cf965ae9c1a65d137a085e1b5
	SHA256	ec1f19b5c73a8713464c6b45febe9cbcb85384fd67c1f5750573ee16c32316d3
	CRC32	0e264ba7
	Example file location	---