Fix WUDFCoinstaller.dll Errors

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

WUDFCoinstaller.dll file Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Platform Device Co-Installer. 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 WUDFCoinstaller.dll related errors on your device. You can also download WUDFCoinstaller.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 Vista

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Fix WUDFCoinstaller.dll errors

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

4.1 List of WUDFCoinstaller.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WUDFCoinstaller.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Platform Device Co-Installer

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 WUDFCoinstaller.dll file related problems

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

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

WUDFCoinstaller.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WUDFCoinstaller.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 40960 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	44a24bb0e4da619f136d0e4e6988bc61
	SHA1	3152152a5053a467ab14ca44e6e83b1e19901750
	SHA256	6555934d0cfed0a07721f7d1ff2b36b72849cb19e2a8a5381b00aa15b7b8a774
	CRC32	3b5e77f6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WUDFCoinstaller.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 41472 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a3e0eeb5e10d8a0fb0102df98353943a
	SHA1	319fd5251f4548ba3513998b99fda7188e3c8fce
	SHA256	6645bd5ca6f366d9128893dc7b0269d51ec5396521a00e7841e41da029105a4e
	CRC32	66e3c409
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WUDFCoinstaller.dll

System Windows 8

File size 38912 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d689b2c2e69156d954c24810f4081c1e
	SHA1	7873a782c2d2951a6aa7a501a068bb7dcc00a4e3
	SHA256	e472a1ae2cb398e8441bd99be4527bce70a02bcd33f88e46d422f3c4bb8945db
	CRC32	3cbc0716
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WUDFCoinstaller.dll

System Windows 7

File size 44544 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	688649db892d2d8c6bedcbddafcbdeb3
	SHA1	3828e3f73318fad0cb90748f0de91ad250d80fd4
	SHA256	33f944753b145021d3709c06203d7e149bd29fc3ad6ed6069e68b5c458dd4afd
	CRC32	4c8e85aa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WUDFCoinstaller.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 89600 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	83cf1a49d0d851b2858ddd38dd2f1188
	SHA1	0bb5dfbe9db48f5e1db42981f71045cac9055fca
	SHA256	e81bba532a7564a05b900ebd41ec49e06e720398d9fdd6a810be03348794a7e2
	CRC32	40ae91aa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\