How to Download and Fix usercpl.dll?

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

usercpl.dll file User control panel. 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 usercpl.dll related errors on your device. You can also download usercpl.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

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 usercpl.dll

4.1 List of usercpl.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	usercpl.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	User control panel

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 usercpl.dll file related problems

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

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

usercpl.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 1229312 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	80d5996717e397f8542fe4c76201703f
	SHA1	e201728fdd7a8cfdb0e1d67346bad8e5071ab005
	SHA256	98d127c5dda84dd5e2a2be833681bcd5c3951dd9c5343ad8f74e47576f7e0877
	CRC32	f4b3049c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename usercpl.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1197056 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c83fbe01c96c8a44eed9fcbbb42daa35
	SHA1	cd4a60248473051ac712e4233c77c49546caaed9
	SHA256	729bb48db417c06480d9487eb377cfb7cca5c0dc888f3f970c419856feb826f0
	CRC32	d901ce8b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename usercpl.dll

System Windows 8

File size 963072 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	130f931c926c1f2cf3fa20794b6b1ba8
	SHA1	e54d766be5673d2062548e065d7048a2bbcb4785
	SHA256	0c1b8aec339ff6f1ad51c9412e80d67f9414f6f3c43c174144f76c46c79821ed
	CRC32	55717360
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename usercpl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 625664 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	887eb84bb2ec3f4c1510c98e8c1adfc0
	SHA1	92a42c6c660549403450dbb9a91135499564cb98
	SHA256	f5ef3dcace755706946294de0442016eff62b30ef83fd9596b42c5348e542100
	CRC32	ba688321
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename usercpl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 600064 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d83841b6ee406b58461ace8a6308aa2d
	SHA1	21364a3cdaa3173717df586a9c72f488300ef7eb
	SHA256	538d5e234e28e7e35020f2c108348d7a67d90560bc0839d82ced1f0428eaa25e
	CRC32	10ded578
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename usercpl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1123840 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e3ce1997725ee8e14f7b4a7cd746538e
	SHA1	97aee80d62ee984355da95e38ef5aef39aaaa3bd
	SHA256	6dc7c2bbd1c38484fe4a72aa9be626d5762dee98101b4732b57da32acb8334e1
	CRC32	7ebd8de3
	Example file location	---

Filename usercpl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1279488 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	f59e9c431922d78f771b47bd78974a00
	SHA1	8a901bbec4182d726369432ea91eda958cd90a2a
	SHA256	1159e7abab828f9be8b2f430e0efd49e7e96d8a698d6540de27b46aa60681ba1
	CRC32	436f9a3d
	Example file location	---