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combase.dll

x86 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

combase.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
combase.dll
Size
2.54 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

c23fd521af2bc8503c91e3b83bcad0957d12b35861d191111d2a1fa1bf5873a8
9a2f8f196a04082e4242dcb121a89d0c
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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

2.54 MB | x86

642 downloads

Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 combase.dll

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combase.dll
x64