fwcfg.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

fwcfg.dll file Windows Firewall Configuration Helper. 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 fwcfg.dll related errors on your device. You can also download fwcfg.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 fwcfg.dll

4.1 List of fwcfg.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	fwcfg.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Firewall Configuration Helper

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 fwcfg.dll file related problems

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

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

fwcfg.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of fwcfg.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 46592 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	33c5998f0e2c46bc23337944c3899996
	SHA1	c5089745ced42b9bd3b7d9e5335e2ae05d561289
	SHA256	dc66de17a27131da9c7643e26b0a9dd7ded4ec70e312a5fe16295c1fcfef31f8
	CRC32	6024c7b8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fwcfg.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 90112 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c85480a897fdf44eb3910eab73696e6e
	SHA1	0894d82164dd265e56fe498dce1dc2b71c83442c
	SHA256	5b78dada0959e41c8e5beebd7eccf132fc469c38102cb81ac826df48a13ba8e3
	CRC32	bedb8f3d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fwcfg.dll

System Windows 8

File size 90624 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e1010c01559f08b5b3d7dd5ac378ebf8
	SHA1	21769ad969b541a03c227db116e5708e082fd329
	SHA256	99f9c38f30fff4f80381d10f5f7cb6acf31a9243ed0ddd8cab76a79e18c8fcf2
	CRC32	91bb15e2
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fwcfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 57856 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e30c5f23b28d8bfd02e0e6ae79ac83a4
	SHA1	baf8e82a9353fad7d95862636159689b28b418e4
	SHA256	2e074e7a924e1ab455815b20aaccf38ced580632efb98c6da809c4a7a64d0955
	CRC32	c852c1d8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename fwcfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 111616 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	effa3c1731775272f074f3ff257020fc
	SHA1	ebba09f7ee6cd46b15c9eebe26eb7aa5b67ed857
	SHA256	ab3c15f756546c8622e2177acb5f82f1ee267711c2f01fd12fcb08c5fb8c6a27
	CRC32	f659933d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename fwcfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 54272 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	060d77bfd6076efd7029db2b3f63b202
	SHA1	acdea54eeefb411e91d46308450f25ee5116e05f
	SHA256	93e6dcf730d4579a44392d5a776c0b9a089bebd9189fdf0aef4f394baf7d4e2a
	CRC32	706323ba
	Example file location	---

Filename fwcfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 146944 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	ac0ca2d34821e6b6612d549524392a19
	SHA1	67c92eadd0ee9231fe7c7ac8014e2c1883fe46c3
	SHA256	89b5795502824314f8c882fd9bb706e31bde0f938a1c1f6870c91fc4f7b13681
	CRC32	db08eb9f
	Example file location	---

Filename fwcfg.dll

System Windows XP

File size 60416 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	17f37365af926f20346301ba781ef3e5
	SHA1	d9ed76114e62acf9ee496c65bcbdebb812f6ae8d
	SHA256	a310e4e34b0fdeb89515be749a059f822b24547f39e4523dae1ce0cdebbe7978
	CRC32	683be1f5
	Example file location	---