Realtek Semiconductor Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) DLL AcRes.dll

How to Download and Repair AcRes.dll (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/27/2024
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DLL files such as AcRes.dll are categorized as Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a Application Compatibility Resource File file, it was created for use in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Realtek Semiconductor.

AcRes.dll was first released for Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 with Windows Vista. The latest version update [v10.0.18362.653 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] for Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) was R2.82 released on 01/07/2019. AcRes.dll is included in Windows 10, Windows Vista, and Windows 8.1 versions.

Please continue reading to find your correct AcRes.dll file version download (free), detailed file information, and DLL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	AcRes.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Application Compatibility Resource File
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000

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File Info	Description
File Size:	325 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:03:04 16:29:09+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2038:06:08 02:31:00+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.15
Code Size:	0
Initialized Data Size:	323584
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	10.0.18362.653
Product Version Number:	10.0.18362.653
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Application Compatibility Resource File
File Version:	10.0.18362.653 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	AcRes.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.18362.653

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What are AcRes.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library AcRes.dll Errors

AcRes.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like AcRes.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like 0009-64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R282.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit)) could share the same AcRes.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when AcRes.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common AcRes.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - AcRes.dll.
AcRes.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\AcRes.dll.
Cannot register AcRes.dll.
Cannot start Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit). A required component is missing: AcRes.dll. Please install Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) again.
Failed to load AcRes.dll.
The application has failed to start because AcRes.dll was not found.
The file AcRes.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because AcRes.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your AcRes.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit)), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, AcRes.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit), system crash while loading AcRes.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix AcRes.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your AcRes.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the AcRes.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) software.

You can uninstall Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) R2.82 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) R2.82

Realtek Semiconductor

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many AcRes.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the AcRes.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your AcRes.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate AcRes.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AcRes.dll files for every applicable version of Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit). Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download AcRes.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) folder location:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\AppPatch\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\AppPatch\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\AppPatch\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\AppPatch\
Windows 10: C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\
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Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve AcRes.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download AcRes.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AcRes.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Realtek Semiconductor typically does not release Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing AcRes.dll and all other DLL files for Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit). An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AcRes.dll

10.0.18362.1

10.0.18362.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
msvcp140_1_app.dll	Microsoft® C Runtime Library _1	Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2017 (14.22.27810.0)	24248	C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Ole DB\res...
DTSSymmetryDLL64.dll	DTS Symmetry COM DLL	DTS Symmetry (1.0.0.1)	727432	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
PresentationCore.ni.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) R2.82	12260864	C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\...
api-ms-win-core-proces...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	12136	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
Qt5QuickTemplates2.dll	C++ Application Development Framework	Qt5 (5.11.1.0)	784744	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) R2.82	135462	C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\
volsnap.PNF	Precompiled INF	Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) R2.82	5164	C:\Windows\inf\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11112	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) R2.82	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) R2.82	24420	C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\

How to Download and Repair AcRes.dll (3 Step Guide)

File Overview

What are AcRes.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library AcRes.dll Errors

How to Fix AcRes.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

Step 2: If recently installed Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1/ 10 64-bit) software.

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your AcRes.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

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