How to Repair wow64.dll? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing wow64.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 wow64.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

wow64.dll file Win32 Emulation on NT64. 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 wow64.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wow64.dll file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, 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 wow64.dll

4.1 List of wow64.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wow64.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Win32 Emulation on NT64

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 wow64.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to wow64.dll file. wow64.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 wow64.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

wow64.dll is corrupted
wow64.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - wow64.dll
wow64.dll file error
wow64.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register wow64.dll file:
wow64.dll file could not be loaded
wow64.dll file doesn't exist

wow64.dll

Application could not be started because wow64.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to wow64.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 wow64.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 wow64.dll errors in just few steps?

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

wow64.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 wow64.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 wow64.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 wow64.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 wow64.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the wow64.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 wow64.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 wow64.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 wow64.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace wow64.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 wow64.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wow64.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your wow64.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 wow64.dll

System Windows 7

File size 243200 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	098ef40b77f88148349aaebfe38e87c7
	SHA1	6be8be72bfddac4f61697d39f450da8ea340d3e1
	SHA256	4e3cdf9fedbc2c2c031b5b52c20b0ddd7faf0672d0b35469e239d93f1bd4bc1f
	CRC32	71a52638
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wow64.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 234496 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	813c216e14005cb42bbd1b037fcf030f
	SHA1	2b427a19652811c11d86650aff2602ca6002b537
	SHA256	6305fec3b21f59ce67c0df427f9c3bc1b58574cdf623e8c4c12a3d651eff10f9
	CRC32	39c9f500
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\