WorkfoldersControl.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

WorkfoldersControl.dll file Microsoft (C) Work Folders 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 WorkfoldersControl.dll related errors on your device. You can also download WorkfoldersControl.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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Fix WorkfoldersControl.dll errors

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

4.1 List of WorkfoldersControl.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WorkfoldersControl.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft (C) Work Folders 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 WorkfoldersControl.dll file related problems

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

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

WorkfoldersControl.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WorkfoldersControl.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 679424 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3e416f0851896e1423fa5502a5f1a386
	SHA1	65b4887ffc560b75398ac4945ec54ec6e0e98b84
	SHA256	d8c78578dc3d2eddba129affc35da665cb4558872ddb97c55145365a2d627df8
	CRC32	84e38d80
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WorkfoldersControl.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 690688 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5adb9ab8c5af2de1b7cd368ae8666103
	SHA1	a7cc2616d28f40f685c496c5bd8fc8041c4bfa17
	SHA256	a8eb0c505a9244fa766e3e08d8f7247c92c9b0c7e01159d1f5ff8045cf818003
	CRC32	bc6cc8c7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\