Troubleshoot UserAccountControlSettings.dll Errors and Download File

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

UserAccountControlSettings.dll file UserAccountControlSettings. 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 UserAccountControlSettings.dll related errors on your device. You can also download UserAccountControlSettings.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7

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Fix UserAccountControlSettings.dll errors

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

4.1 List of UserAccountControlSettings.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	UserAccountControlSettings.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	UserAccountControlSettings

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 UserAccountControlSettings.dll file related problems

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

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

UserAccountControlSettings.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 72704 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	086037b63f467456e4cf709304a75f6b
	SHA1	05a7681a86c6f649b8fa55e786b9e34265b05a81
	SHA256	8c1bc55830c2b2c72ea090b7141694a62cc4a5426e94b1bb92f2867e4aa76746
	CRC32	d5296ebf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename UserAccountControlSettings.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 66560 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	996e49d00744d89f4ad69c2d6c443b18
	SHA1	e87e1ac8993e7ea2d0ae231defb6ce8c01564962
	SHA256	e70aa7a1a1a7c0f9ac9b44ddcf8a6c1ff0b4b96e95afcc0713afdca90cf9f5cb
	CRC32	26b6daa3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename UserAccountControlSettings.dll

System Windows 8

File size 63488 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8f610616209ef43230819ab46b9009a5
	SHA1	77e8e4c73951a0775c39cc023d1ee97fe8852780
	SHA256	b77b9b81a765e18237f5b28d4d7f4f2aef6320cfaa03c7689bf362b043be9b31
	CRC32	6e8d1f8d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename UserAccountControlSettings.dll

System Windows 7

File size 78848 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	aca1f50844e08f3f5178e8ff3f21fbc2
	SHA1	3234f37ce08e59b4aa53b5e3d8833ff825af57f0
	SHA256	b49a24feb398e1f5eda6419ffc002fb9bd118282fa0e012924c5442cd9e80dfa
	CRC32	431cde81
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename UserAccountControlSettings.dll

System Windows 7

File size 84480 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	eafa08fde52af3c564d2d4d7b8bf66e3
	SHA1	20b0582576fab68d4bf0c12684f2332bd80b429a
	SHA256	ea0ab62f0bb313f6118fbbcafc40517818cebccdae36d4a6ee7abe548f53de92
	CRC32	debec552
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\