How to Download and Fix WinFax.dll?

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

WinFax.dll file Microsoft Fax API Support 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 WinFax.dll related errors on your device. You can also download WinFax.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, 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 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 WinFax.dll

4.1 List of WinFax.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WinFax.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Fax API Support 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 WinFax.dll file related problems

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

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

WinFax.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 26624 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c6faf256785495840500e9ae87e1b47d
	SHA1	178caf687794cf97425bc81ea173d767a3e4df41
	SHA256	966ce538b3f8ae55c6189210b2ee50c493a1ef1031bc7a58e8bb59f726700a8c
	CRC32	3cc42ee1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinFax.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 26624 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bf70abea5557f0ffdf268286a93971ed
	SHA1	85c1454238a72426bb21502ad4972858a05192b3
	SHA256	bf75c8eb449437432ee83cf18ff7c2ec98048be8b6a02bf8db8d37bbb3fcb947
	CRC32	aca278d1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinFax.dll

System Windows 8

File size 25088 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6dd4135248150fd7f08a5034ffa8b647
	SHA1	c8d660c10a8e60f0ba1d18b52cf9084fbbc8bc09
	SHA256	da19f033709f965cb098cf44ccbedd00c9807a7313698effb28b376773cc212a
	CRC32	7ce13fac
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinFax.dll

System Windows 7

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	916bf1fce156ded137261f20fd921177
	SHA1	920dbd31268a7af20de9d8c14c02665737270017
	SHA256	044dcaa461e83bf87e8ec9a6179cb5f5be4ba9df2f168fd607502ed5d2cd330b
	CRC32	43bf2fcf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinFax.dll

System Windows 7

File size 27648 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ed805f7e2e42063be90b69e8a77669cd
	SHA1	9a58842ae571a873db2ef6d2f949b750529760b7
	SHA256	0aa2195d21b3c88812ac6bf286da3afacb9d419b27d13bacc092c8257c9625d4
	CRC32	ec4f369c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinFax.dll

System Windows XP

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	492ab295ebb6226e8329eae7a21a7386
	SHA1	1d5e4d278386ab253614a032fa8027fa9412f35d
	SHA256	4b71ce12f69264d1ee4272b1e73a29b445402732e7839606266c30c94940b1f8
	CRC32	7d4048a0
	Example file location	---