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SortWindows6Compat.dll

x86 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

SortWindows6Compat.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
SortWindows6Compat.dll
Size
53.5 KB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

375f5af11a942dfc4a09d9780859dc702a53de22ae8c38ddb54cf3149234c775
66c06c4662f8e49e63b0bcae7bf4ff67
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Manual DLL Download

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53.5 KB | x86

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Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 SortWindows6Compat.dll

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