Troubleshoot REFEDIT.DLL Errors and Download File

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

REFEDIT.DLL file RefEdit Object. 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 REFEDIT.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download REFEDIT.DLL file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, 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 REFEDIT.DLL

4.1 List of REFEDIT.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	REFEDIT.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	RefEdit Object

Software
Program	RefEdit Object
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common REFEDIT.DLL file related problems

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

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

REFEDIT.DLL

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

Problems related to REFEDIT.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 REFEDIT.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 REFEDIT.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace REFEDIT.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 REFEDIT.DLL file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Windows XP: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your REFEDIT.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 REFEDIT.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 39488 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	026fce1d45110717ee5d80fe6e39efe0
	SHA1	e529fcf5fd9fad34dd50a4f491cb08c5880d2887
	SHA256	8750e47024617a5fcba4b6ae412803df9fc92d65fd33209228b06958b27168ef
	CRC32	8741db6f
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\

Filename REFEDIT.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 38744 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	53c102374f2885f03527693df7254315
	SHA1	372971e938f4b130cb2173cec0478575c955ffec
	SHA256	30aab45dd315f60b25c13dfe5a464cd81da2c0fa7b23de60ec9923899a78de27
	CRC32	88a3ae8a
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\

Filename REFEDIT.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 38168 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	13f9d9aef0745493e878ddfc4bc488bb
	SHA1	884d618f37d1ff3c18da71faaae677af21429984
	SHA256	47ba7498cfe47ff9c241cfc376c1f7fa63c1f7901f5c8fabaf2ad7e46d7687be
	CRC32	ae4a4391
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

Filename REFEDIT.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 77824 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	66a71d841a65ac95d6cd73cec2596590
	SHA1	07fbca7bfeab545a3e51be557b2efead6f2f9f92
	SHA256	fbaaaf97a955fc49342d1c4fde908967a94e9c947253808447491582590db7ca
	CRC32	a3f95633
	Example file location	---

Filename REFEDIT.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 77824 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b2c0cd153bc2a8bcad4ab43773725fe9
	SHA1	2ab620b2e623eb871e44e04d3aa979a9ddec764b
	SHA256	c1a082179171e75037d104ffbb232a705442a72e290a74187a89cc1f6f74755d
	CRC32	f2a7ed24
	Example file location	---