Download duser.dll to Fix Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing duser.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 duser.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

duser.dll file Windows DirectUser Engine. 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 duser.dll related errors on your device. You can also download duser.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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 duser.dll

4.1 List of duser.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	duser.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows DirectUser Engine

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 duser.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to duser.dll file. duser.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 duser.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

duser.dll

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

Problems related to duser.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 duser.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 duser.dll errors in just few steps?

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

duser.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 duser.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 duser.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 duser.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 duser.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the duser.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 duser.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 duser.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 duser.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace duser.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 duser.dll file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your duser.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 duser.dll

System Windows 10

File size 480256 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	99b8b1dc752b511433f468e0d79d4af0
	SHA1	7dd9d05adbda76e841c27ecb9da7aaad3347dede
	SHA256	d90240dd92f9b5d78150a4c8a2761622a3e9da858ce3a3acc66da9c2feffc492
	CRC32	b757f2e7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename duser.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 506880 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	27097a653b844b5ebe62a2a753f16725
	SHA1	75f2326aefd01af5aca4cfe2eb225452a53dc531
	SHA256	8053742fb5f5fa19dd3502c1e50309d6b59adc6ce56592a41ca75f266ed71c36
	CRC32	ebc48234
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename duser.dll

System Windows 8

File size 570880 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fe4d3f3c0f40b9cf957091847704d22e
	SHA1	09ab32e31bc794466345e08f29f59f1d665feb0e
	SHA256	fc13b33be3635dbf6718e7a5825d2939649cec0e77c8822a19254885b0b1b73b
	CRC32	b291cc31
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename duser.dll

System Windows 7

File size 181248 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6e1f8165c365d35c8e3c045af0cdd481
	SHA1	9e58c89d6d1df4c0dbd0a2e4699f4df2959ca80f
	SHA256	b861360d0a014265a0beb4cc2fe31ea05ae95120e8b07820c13a044d64c00e2b
	CRC32	92d52c3c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename duser.dll

System Windows 7

File size 260608 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	8ccde014a4cdf84564e03ace064ca753
	SHA1	957e29e029fe60b8ff43ff732463c39230b78226
	SHA256	dd663029b2eb7b12fdb00fce403d8326141e540e3b9ce84cd5871473d3e2e2cf
	CRC32	0d87afa3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename duser.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 250368 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	16881b42e07390faa8c7331e9b8316a7
	SHA1	a9bd4cabd26670b1014bea3ece4d50e4c7c5fb44
	SHA256	cf68ad56e7880dd899ab5e7c36b92abaaec4d521f17dc42022554fd3c98571e5
	CRC32	e9bfc234
	Example file location	---

Filename duser.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 183808 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	75eb73e64f5b4655d9797d20f26de320
	SHA1	ffd4c40c7eaf22e352671fa44229c5c1ad49386c
	SHA256	4aa94d039ac5bd7d39766c4e2a4f7dfcdd46782d3b2483677d722949a7b790fc
	CRC32	6def9f6f
	Example file location	---

Filename duser.dll

System Windows XP

File size 304128 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	3d41a9326f0376fc73af961dd23b1fb1
	SHA1	2c6d1b9d0973ea6cb623c9858ffba6f7b79e5a30
	SHA256	1242f3b57599675d1e0e26615e206ce3db15fa6a23bc5d21eb630ee9858ebc7b
	CRC32	a612e563
	Example file location	---