devinv.dll - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing devinv.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent devinv.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

devinv.dll file Device Inventory Library. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of devinv.dll related errors on your device. You can also download devinv.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download devinv.dll

4.1 List of devinv.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	devinv.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Device Inventory Library

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common devinv.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to devinv.dll file. devinv.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to devinv.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

devinv.dll is corrupted
devinv.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - devinv.dll
devinv.dll file error
devinv.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register devinv.dll file:
devinv.dll file could not be loaded
devinv.dll file doesn't exist

devinv.dll

Application could not be started because devinv.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to devinv.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing devinv.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix devinv.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

devinv.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with devinv.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to devinv.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of devinv.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to devinv.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the devinv.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the devinv.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the devinv.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace devinv.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace devinv.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded devinv.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of devinv.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your devinv.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename devinv.dll

System Windows 10

File size 454048 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c91c0eed80022187fb0a4905781559b5
	SHA1	f8e1fbe9251abae7dfd97db649d49f2af56d38f3
	SHA256	67efa5f6519fdc6f43f5e4871870ed449135c89d1a26054ad01a469882ff999e
	CRC32	abd93b84
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename devinv.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 318464 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	20b631cea299b9e2bdc9724bb8ebd0e9
	SHA1	5fe1fffd7c6fe19c7b6414eaf4575cd2204ef86a
	SHA256	72bff11faaa4dc3ca0066f16a280b62352f36ef110ad7f9e1ade2f9d19012dd8
	CRC32	6b0b9ce0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename devinv.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 317952 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8245bfefd54e7a46c5c6d1263031894c
	SHA1	a6983ca334fcde9988e43187f08fa187b624d9d9
	SHA256	baba505a4d3e883662890322cdd3a0995b3ca2aeffd7105b366861f78e737792
	CRC32	4baada0b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename devinv.dll

System Windows 8

File size 314368 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	25d5a9b5606738c200fac499cc1902bc
	SHA1	6a24ec71b4f2b894ecd33f6bcb1af14d71dce6c9
	SHA256	c82cea3116fd7f2bbbba5798d26d4dea90da38bea5fd41e098c3541bd7f80474
	CRC32	638b31d2
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\