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windowsbase.dll

x86 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

windowsbase.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 10/11 Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7

File Details

Name
windowsbase.dll
Size
1.25 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

8b6c6d11cc0fcf22a6b87a3af47331dbeff584d949db2ff7b1938d717de987c6
1cf736644e133f7b4a93d60970ed3237
ADVANCED

Manual DLL Download

Only if installer doesn't work

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

1.25 MB | x86

2,646 downloads

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

Official Microsoft source

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