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shell32.dll

x64 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

shell32.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
shell32.dll
Size
7.41 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x64
Source
Windows shell
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

ac703e327db5f416758383ed6a9da26dfeddd104c72db3f1a61dc4a249fcdb10
0496933cb2802c2fe3233fffcf2c38c8
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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

7.41 MB | x64

2,402 downloads

Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/System32/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 shell32.dll

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shell32.dll
x86