Troubleshoot WinSCard.dll Errors and Download File

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

WinSCard.dll file Microsoft Smart Card API. 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 WinSCard.dll related errors on your device. You can also download WinSCard.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

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Fix WinSCard.dll errors

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

4.1 List of WinSCard.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WinSCard.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Smart Card API

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 WinSCard.dll file related problems

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

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

WinSCard.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 172032 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	40e811f1feb5787075b35fce89ff5846
	SHA1	f1ed5ce61267d3309f7f1b6ff9ba99f85348c8c2
	SHA256	0c557e3f4d02a14137fa85458fc02d00974c2fe9dd962a5b48e5ea6039b18d2f
	CRC32	0d16ccdd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSCard.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 169984 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c7aa727d66658cf1b4bd7ab5bcc6ae80
	SHA1	d3ec544e35cbd5a0ec5cb6609e847c35cb710dba
	SHA256	59d2a4afe9931a8cc15eed34f8230e84a2ced8d4bb3c16d22aadb7bb8b182707
	CRC32	d2096efd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSCard.dll

System Windows 8

File size 154112 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	bbd1bca29190a8ba64d804c9ba019724
	SHA1	a078cb5037bf75d73b8d58f813af18a51fd3a8e6
	SHA256	4e2c0e99832139e07a87d787e06898350e1156d43b1aa9f208e2fae1e9e51497
	CRC32	3c485b0e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSCard.dll

System Windows 7

File size 217600 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7d5645ee0ea77d539828433d9b95f5eb
	SHA1	d8a369cdb6b9a6c5b028ccd1b9e5f7e0a24b2f4e
	SHA256	eef81e9b2205fc456db6095ad0aeab38bb131d3bcd090ea6cd91d5568acafb7f
	CRC32	0d4cf36c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSCard.dll

System Windows 7

File size 134656 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9419abf3163b6f0e3ad3dd2b381c879f
	SHA1	1c4ea79dabe347ba378654fd2c6ee51b3c7b2868
	SHA256	75029afdb5f8a8f74a63b6c8165e77110e2fbaec0021a9613035bffec646a54e
	CRC32	bbaadf2d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WinSCard.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 115712 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	627920cff5dfcf8cf54cf2d592d61307
	SHA1	2093a8e17625c01555b64150022f704d038871fc
	SHA256	5339b6e9ea04ad8fcff976e0debb62c1591980e50906dc0d11640eb6cd6cf183
	CRC32	9bf0e802
	Example file location	---

Filename WinSCard.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 190464 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	b1d4bb8dfd7128a90982562268920724
	SHA1	e3139a73faf82f412bf7e22083171c1ea853ba97
	SHA256	741cbbf101ddaadef496f54a382be04ae7923e63a26fe62356cf821b0e0390d5
	CRC32	4ba1f602
	Example file location	---

Filename WinSCard.dll

System Windows XP

File size 99328 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	02988b904c386b500cd08639c4c20eea
	SHA1	b0f303ef25acbf33112f46bcc9a228c879a4264d
	SHA256	66e96045957aabd7f5c364d64de23a09d4c292c844fa00c45626a8d1ec21f206
	CRC32	eba1957a
	Example file location	---