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windows.storage.dll

x64 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

windows.storage.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
windows.storage.dll
Size
8.34 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x64
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

c936aeaa1dd2792b1e1987e1a3fec29604f606e27d6663360a671165c7a73d33
a7e99dfaa9535c5b23faca77f7752f90
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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

8.34 MB | x64

745 downloads

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

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