version.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

version.dll file Version Checking and File Installation Libraries. 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 version.dll related errors on your device. You can also download version.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

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 version.dll

4.1 List of version.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	version.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Version Checking and File Installation Libraries

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 version.dll file related problems

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

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

version.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 27424 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	21b60105e1b145b31bff7c3b55851d1d
	SHA1	8312440ed5662bd454a4eb19029caa39026bdec4
	SHA256	f873e8a970b465b29ab033ebd430206601b16790969d82f10d269093a12ee9d1
	CRC32	ac579ea7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename version.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 26304 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3552feb0fce9ff1fa1e8e04fe3cf6ef5
	SHA1	19d3ef8e7b381d30304b212d2558b3e3683c4081
	SHA256	48806eb3c52837b8cc110e29e1c97c20719f1ff8997f5734f4d8d4a4c985911a
	CRC32	b8bd3293
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename version.dll

System Windows 8

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	682c3d4982b5375732a4273809365a0a
	SHA1	3e069aa5d47ed3bb1a0fb627b01a3d48adbeb079
	SHA256	fa62eb00740311d631c8237db40e2503b1c9fbab050aa17970339995c54845be
	CRC32	91749799
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename version.dll

System Windows 7

File size 21504 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	702254574e7e52052de39408457b7149
	SHA1	d27f1672e605ba6fe202226f942e6cc635328bc5
	SHA256	645ca9e88da21c63710a04a0f54421018df415a3d612112c71a255c49325c082
	CRC32	bf365451
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename version.dll

System Windows 7

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	94e026870a55aaeaff7853c1754091e9
	SHA1	a4f845318e095d841b05e1400747ee4c28e1f28e
	SHA256	b2f5d5629d12bdfa98dbed3898368f37d9009c7531b6909c7285a2c11c9a0f93
	CRC32	616b3003
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename version.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 20480 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	69827805a221c21450ba22f4326a2ee3
	SHA1	386c1e507ced6854e17a5f5b39dc513de33511b3
	SHA256	2580ceb58be4aef7deb134f3ad251188caed05bc992b4fa977ccd11bd583be5e
	CRC32	ee6839a8
	Example file location	---

Filename version.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 27136 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	ea3d2b63ba304eb6edabbafa21599b47
	SHA1	c796979afce3a28d72c9ff6157292d3c9172af6f
	SHA256	01f6951d53721c62c94b4a3f6a0f6a2429b8805e1fcf61c2da4b5c8368a0ad3a
	CRC32	29f166ed
	Example file location	---

Filename version.dll

System Windows XP

File size 18944 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	c7ce131408739b0b3a318be2d0032719
	SHA1	adf263b658136ccb3cde72d0e6dd634c5a5e5143
	SHA256	caeeed45f6bab22f611b2200dc91e68426f169f5646247893cf3ac7efddd07b8
	CRC32	ec743873
	Example file location	---