Download and Fix wfapigp.dll

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

wfapigp.dll file Windows Firewall GPO Helper dll. 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 wfapigp.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wfapigp.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 wfapigp.dll

4.1 List of wfapigp.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wfapigp.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Firewall GPO Helper dll

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 wfapigp.dll file related problems

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

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

wfapigp.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wfapigp.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f82477ee3c9da3f3685d988fa7ba391d
	SHA1	8b287e7e965308533ff72ed8cdc0fb2e6b13922a
	SHA256	53cf19441bace2b8449aa69f98742e5b77254a1b83e27219732406cc9c5670c3
	CRC32	e76e2844
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wfapigp.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3315acf8bf0167b2a3836d2246da27dd
	SHA1	f27d65c03e8cef58589a245a218744efbabc43d5
	SHA256	ec8bd97c93ecb8ad82e780dcec3747f5e13ec6434ca9a56e6cc57838ef7399a3
	CRC32	6d13db9a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wfapigp.dll

System Windows 8

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e847ed09f44eb84e12c5e145c7e0b396
	SHA1	f9f26c8d6c64ac4345386eca80217ea6d886e23d
	SHA256	83ce9eedcb0e719ddeb133247817b2e789f0efa2b6fafbad332a320804bdb5d5
	CRC32	7e96ce8e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wfapigp.dll

System Windows 7

File size 18944 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	019c372b1a9da73a22d0d35a4d40f5c9
	SHA1	df57dfee330571f0be7a90671184fdb7cd144fac
	SHA256	6ddaf455d528fdc2f8271e5909289e76e54d81ac5563433653fc7e0c6ea5bb70
	CRC32	b4054cdc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wfapigp.dll

System Windows 7

File size 22528 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c67f8a962b2534224d5908d16d2ad3ce
	SHA1	7c35e7821970ad39b506aeb1e1a0d1f5245e2dbe
	SHA256	cac1821f5e867285638aee7ae33ce574bccf16277ac5ad805650b48f7759b4b4
	CRC32	b7ddf36e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wfapigp.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 17920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0745d6ead386710110817fbec03f5161
	SHA1	e6af0ea7837cab54291bd682f4be4c8d3a2d8c52
	SHA256	ff725c5361087985973ba21df9bd37b96377cb3305b8bba99dd3368d440cead1
	CRC32	da55f071
	Example file location	---

Filename wfapigp.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	d1e792408f710173e4e4fb6bfb248db3
	SHA1	3eb9ba9967632c6b191825097db3515bb3592d3d
	SHA256	af52be3adf14b55ce1d8d77fb31216edff904b1099086353c9c9b69a1e480290
	CRC32	319257c3
	Example file location	---