Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file Communications Service Module. 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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll related errors on your device. You can also download Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 8

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Fix Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll errors

1 Information about Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file
2 Errors related to Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file
3 How to fix Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll

4.1 List of Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Communications Service Module

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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file related problems

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

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

Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll

Application could not be started because Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll errors in just few steps?

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

Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll file.

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.20605_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.20605_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.20605_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\

If the steps did not solve your Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 4126208 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c14e8d557416f69217f72712759f565d
	SHA1	16c3e351d665e2ab6275d55db8c35b9c7384cfd7
	SHA256	8878c8e2ffef22073eeea3a89a455f4474728e07bbf1efdfe68390066f416e66
	CRC32	1ddb7f9c
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.20605_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\

Filename Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1926000 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0a6babf47739e36cabc658771c421f2b
	SHA1	98bf7973d6123db47fc86cf8935387310ad263eb
	SHA256	fc9c5c151b9ce29409f8528cd5bda9df9bffba9894070eb9372fc14b2912d5af
	CRC32	12fe5ec6
	Example file location	1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.20605_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\

Filename Microsoft.WindowsLive.Platform.Service.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1926512 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	436cdf353b39f5c28b6487c58659c989
	SHA1	96afee16b51830023e675a9648d225df8839aca5
	SHA256	de573e84dec2f97a925d65026b36a395969240e93caad434bef859dd648b67c1
	CRC32	d8e9872c
	Example file location	1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.20605_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\