pencht.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

pencht.dll file Dynamic Link Library. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of pencht.dll related errors on your device. You can also download pencht.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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 pencht.dll

4.1 List of pencht.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pencht.dll
File extension	DLL
Type	Dynamic Link Library
Description	Dynamic Link Library

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	2048
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common pencht.dll file related problems

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

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

pencht.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\
Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 2048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b188b8c89daa69172342ba5a8db4789c
	SHA1	8d203210ee54c50bfb582480d9f40282932130b5
	SHA256	d2d504a94b6305723f2b9c5629b4c9c8cab049821b7ffeec276356e5b6eced17
	CRC32	647b779d
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\

Filename pencht.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1536 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	cda4802e300c3d5bf250d9e80a809753
	SHA1	84e3c5f049b1b6169d920370ab8b055d71218c45
	SHA256	9aa8a6b4b7d441f48106264ef515e0ebc25e51d7859df10af1a791d7dbcb1647
	CRC32	09284f36
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\

Filename pencht.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1536 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a5723db2abf2992ec5e6541e65dfb791
	SHA1	a73844d5245fca1b249e938265cbd7d573419544
	SHA256	0eeb098e3fb5bf107e0c683c8fcccee372945a4f35604ec81837a730e5193346
	CRC32	64bcccce
	Example file location	1: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\

Filename pencht.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1536 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5210249e86057bd7e10e4c71191d70bb
	SHA1	14028e2a03608ef679a6d683bc9f8848be4c460b
	SHA256	07640394cae9448c6926a12db24261034bab79d24668e544ca3cc8bf1927600f
	CRC32	f2b0d152
	Example file location	---

Filename pencht.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1536 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	976d0d12423a75408c6362797d481413
	SHA1	dbf5cd2640fa26369cf9f827eebfdb6f1dfcbbe2
	SHA256	81553165eefa29a76b314f50bd605fc9c905c42f1edce7179c716ded2521ad5c
	CRC32	69c98be2
	Example file location	---