Download upnphost.dll to Fix Errors

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

upnphost.dll file UPnP Device Host. 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 upnphost.dll related errors on your device. You can also download upnphost.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

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Fix upnphost.dll errors

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

4.1 List of upnphost.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	upnphost.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	UPnP Device Host

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 upnphost.dll file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of upnphost.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 325120 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	56e7bed718f1110d3c4d25051c048fd3
	SHA1	6c610dd33a8f47203836f28c1c9a2844fbf6c54d
	SHA256	15e7fb7e62a777539496e88d4a42a79b2a9757e18a83c0495139aa2095989660
	CRC32	c11d566a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename upnphost.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 331776 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	28d363ed6186013fe25eb3af6ce71df7
	SHA1	26640a61f041d72a79d04e9a170b830a5d6c19cb
	SHA256	460b6acc44e0ea27db590e69fb1e88ff2b6e9252cdd5a8ffadd912eeea5c0569
	CRC32	378a121e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename upnphost.dll

System Windows 8

File size 409600 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4359a695fb0cf5c0c78a7fd2dacabc00
	SHA1	ffd915d16a92f31531e9215990282b743f9e511a
	SHA256	cb2ec1cf683eca588c9c7c3f4da0fe32b6e02dc4424d96f55763ff5330e79b1f
	CRC32	064a2dd1
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename upnphost.dll

System Windows 7

File size 266752 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	833fbb672460efce8011d262175fad33
	SHA1	1c71b9f1b2fccde3644382a5e7c458bdff8c264a
	SHA256	c0c3067a305993cbf056c229771cb0593dd60c9c7ac5130ff1ca610bca812ab5
	CRC32	7b3ffcd0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename upnphost.dll

System Windows 7

File size 353792 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d47ec6a8e81633dd18d2436b19baf6de
	SHA1	5e8fb01c7954b6130c97136db8cf551d67a462e1
	SHA256	0fb461e2d5e0b75bb5958f6362f4880bfa4c36ad930542609bcaf574941aa7ae
	CRC32	604d1be6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename upnphost.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 259072 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	68308183f4ae0be7bf8ecd07cb297999
	SHA1	d161d85d7aa1f5969374aebf3e98c757a844c1c7
	SHA256	4444233ca3c42bee50ed47553d4ae5a7c12d8f288d2fa4b2dae1d9b9fec1a72d
	CRC32	3ea08eaf
	Example file location	---

Filename upnphost.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 344576 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	7093799ff80e9deca0680d2e3535be60
	SHA1	8fd7ab3c0c88e5954c41e0b55c397257c4c59cd9
	SHA256	1cbfcca84cb9212176bf5a1d32334bd54e58a2668a4746252738800468ad4ad4
	CRC32	5b285b2f
	Example file location	---

Filename upnphost.dll

System Windows XP

File size 185856 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1ebafeb9a3fbdc41b8d9c7f0f687ad91
	SHA1	b54f93d7b07c96ffa5aefa30365763a1f569901d
	SHA256	7746916db48e3f5b243b63c066596ad9037a494bf1ad935946dd04ac85d983df
	CRC32	b7b7def4
	Example file location	---