Troubleshoot hid.dll Errors and Download File

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

hid.dll file Hid User 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 hid.dll related errors on your device. You can also download hid.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 hid.dll

4.1 List of hid.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hid.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Hid User 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 hid.dll file related problems

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

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

hid.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of hid.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 hid.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 hid.dll

System Windows 10

File size 25600 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7361f835796d37a806f157a3bc06b831
	SHA1	963370da02a77c52f8e4ce73a72bc1a50c6de1d4
	SHA256	785818f4d1e8a2dfc0b80ec0435dc7d66814d61269bb6d7af7c81ce94bbeb5fb
	CRC32	acfb50ed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hid.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 26624 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f41af9e14aafc3d93597dc8d79640f22
	SHA1	010135663fecfcce16d96ee8c32b6e648ed95f20
	SHA256	a57a784437c9787dc5a7c4fbedeb9ad3fe328312ad28adc3621d7ccfaa74d270
	CRC32	4eb87c9a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hid.dll

System Windows 8

File size 24576 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7d50a20f9a56e250b38d0655812d50f5
	SHA1	5dad106601de86020ecdf9d88df1b6b18158dea3
	SHA256	d8f2f1933583ce4d8d64e798927b5cbf2abff9933e5060d0851b450ce8d3c295
	CRC32	47eb9399
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hid.dll

System Windows 7

File size 22016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	63df770df74acb370ef5a16727069aaf
	SHA1	1bc4f63f2111059372f02e0b3893a38589b38688
	SHA256	b8f96336bf87f1153c245d19606cbd10fbe7cf2795bcc762f2a1b57cb7c39116
	CRC32	5cd26301
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename hid.dll

System Windows 7

File size 30208 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	896f15a6434d93edb42519d5e18e6b50
	SHA1	b91a3512a80c4201c3fcfaf62abace894fbba328
	SHA256	9263f0cec58d45ebe3fb9c3061fb9392c55a7933b84b4592e6ee13cfc86d5a50
	CRC32	a95814f0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename hid.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	56697d33950e5e83a4049f477be7c320
	SHA1	349179b611aecfcd8e2f7d4d5fcc0d69b968ef38
	SHA256	9272defd5b3d0ff201efb4adda1f5c0119b181d70b29ac95a42b581e28d81dd5
	CRC32	1e24a332
	Example file location	---

Filename hid.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 22016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8269cc01940a202bbb9fdf26705dbd67
	SHA1	d78d75b1de3795eb8d0cca13da2d72cfca8cae5f
	SHA256	70dab5cbeb5b2855784a9f6e3a52fd36c6fe18415fb01176481f85aef5b3e67b
	CRC32	a41ffa63
	Example file location	---

Filename hid.dll

System Windows XP

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	8973122796e3b5d6b5900fc186e55fea
	SHA1	8a2c21be5502f065ae5f806e1534149bc1269962
	SHA256	350120a20f8591c27e68a5903e3175dd3f4f85ba2ff1f8b6e1d3b3758b5b509d
	CRC32	a7895084
	Example file location	---