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WindowsCodecsRaw.dll

x86 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
30.22 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

23d5716bba1acb2704eda7e7af639973d3f2d7b0302db82dc030497d206bf605
c4761317bef053ce023767398f1f6af6
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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

30.22 MB | x86

3,326 downloads

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

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