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dfshim.dll

x64 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

dfshim.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
dfshim.dll
Size
1.56 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x64
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

890aed9b4c2d6390add2f6463d211e881f508ed428adb4a05f1900e43f30170d
2790ab54c8fa609b8cf97c6140c6359f
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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

1.56 MB | x64

3,027 downloads

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

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Other Versions

dfshim.dll
x86