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advapi32.dll

x64 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

advapi32.dll is a critical Windows component. If it's missing or corrupted, you should repair Windows rather than replace the file manually.

Recommended: Run System File Checker

sfc /scannow

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run this command.

Why You Shouldn't Just Download the DLL

  • DLLs depend on other DLLs - copying one file won't fix the chain
  • Runtime packages register components in Windows correctly
  • Version mismatches can cause more problems
  • The official installer handles all of this automatically

Compatibility

Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016

File Details

Name
advapi32.dll
Size
703.5 KB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x64
Source
Windows core
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

3bb833ab855d3da8926d885ee064e29487e2c2d2ea119c15925e7f0c444d3227
51357a3d116ad8146e5d5be90095b34d
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Manual DLL Download

Only if installer doesn't work

This is a last resort. Try the official installer first.
Download ZIP

703.5 KB | x64

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Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/System32/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 advapi32.dll

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advapi32.dll
x86