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WindowsCodecsRaw.dll

x64 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

WindowsCodecsRaw.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
WindowsCodecsRaw.dll
Size
31.38 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x64
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

351ac8ac467de87d2eeb571330967eac8084d92a52e4bcdaa9086ec104b1feff
a1e42f439139915d4be4180318fca1e1
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Manual DLL Download

Only if installer doesn't work

This is a last resort. Try the official installer first.
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31.38 MB | x64

1,361 downloads

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

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