thumbcache.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

thumbcache.dll file Microsoft Thumbnail Cache. 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 thumbcache.dll related errors on your device. You can also download thumbcache.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 thumbcache.dll errors

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

4.1 List of thumbcache.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	thumbcache.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Thumbnail Cache

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 thumbcache.dll file related problems

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

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

thumbcache.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 278944 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f8c98a7e00f4fa62e7e14bbf8ff1b29a
	SHA1	65069778ca20afde2c963254ebf6d681adb5e005
	SHA256	115ca01bba6f945a4707f24462a102889ddb54966ffaf8653b3d6a417cef650c
	CRC32	c5f2d536
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename thumbcache.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 128512 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c24f109c9da6437bcf78fca47852bdcf
	SHA1	5d227a173b5404dd1e375f0ccace72d144f42acb
	SHA256	0add724113ddfb53556f23f17757ad233f4314bdbe7e2140f667b15d68941bdf
	CRC32	45086009
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename thumbcache.dll

System Windows 8

File size 159232 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	38671530b05bcc631baec684db324080
	SHA1	d1a2dd1676ad0bd41dc7695d1071ac1897fe2047
	SHA256	289fb65dd63e729bc9c2d8d647661ea2af050bc5cbc1f1c771c788311b8a53f5
	CRC32	4993a91b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename thumbcache.dll

System Windows 7

File size 112640 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	24f4b480f335a6c724af352253c5d98b
	SHA1	a388cc90338cec7b5eec66e921599de0cc275a2b
	SHA256	011413b236cad7b78ce0a0eec3e3085d48c7576a3205d025ba6ebfdf590538e4
	CRC32	bf685faa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename thumbcache.dll

System Windows 7

File size 82944 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	672d7c5080acb003343006405da2e621
	SHA1	62cf4a1d35f1d71f2ac3b52202a76fdaafd0b130
	SHA256	5f28c83a20ecb1f20894b60725477bef0d672817dfdb9822fb345a3270a0c095
	CRC32	7f61c47d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename thumbcache.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 80384 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5016b8fc59ad616f03813fbe63295081
	SHA1	7f3cac04656a6aa50ade0ff45898860e7390ae0a
	SHA256	d5141f87d456cbf12e7c227a9c5d3918a675d20953e7705a49ed1be5426c69eb
	CRC32	02c5aab2
	Example file location	---

Filename thumbcache.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 104448 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	82955baf6ee545110f7ce768aeca4144
	SHA1	583e846229e417ab2bd37cf3dd568ff316f16a31
	SHA256	55535ca714d73512ca4230af8a059340d15a3d745249439b18334168c8d9f946
	CRC32	d8df35f4
	Example file location	---