WindowsCodecsExt.dll

x86 Windows System

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This is a Core Windows System File

WindowsCodecsExt.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: WindowsCodecsExt.dll
Size: 210 KB
Version: 10.0.20348
Architecture: x86
Source: Windows system
Part of: Windows System

Hash Verification

SHA-256 088c06f2ccc9d244e011080e2cb942c92e17f5d71b059c01e6a87e02dffe02c2

MD5 7db674b3e50043c86aec0adc27ff8aea

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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

210 KB | x86

262 downloads

Manual Installation Steps

1 Extract the ZIP file
2 Copy to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
3 If needed: regsvr32 WindowsCodecsExt.dll

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WindowsCodecsExt.dll

x64