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connect.dll

x86 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

connect.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
connect.dll
Size
249 KB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

cb391d7e84da30880646f30b28d120c3a7cf1839dd7dac1b35d46038d24ff821
dcd74de83b928e2fda1d0a726b6fd3d5
ADVANCED

Manual DLL Download

Only if installer doesn't work

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

249 KB | x86

4,170 downloads

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

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Other Versions

connect.dll
x64