Troubleshooting ActionCenter.dll DLL Errors and Downloading Updates

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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DLL files such as ActionCenter.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a Security and Maintenance file, it was created for use in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

ActionCenter.dll was first developed on 07/22/2009 in the Windows 7 Operating System for Windows 7. The most recent version [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] was introduced on 07/29/2015 for Windows 10. ActionCenter.dll is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8 versions.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free ActionCenter.dll downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	ActionCenter.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Security and Maintenance
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:	0x1a550
Code Size:	212992

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File Info	Description
File Size:	260 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:25+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2072:11:27 09:37:18+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	212992
Initialized Data Size:	53760
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1a550
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
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:	Security and Maintenance
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	ACTIONCENTER
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	ACTIONCENTER.DLL
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are ActionCenter.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library ActionCenter.dll Errors

ActionCenter.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like ActionCenter.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like sapisvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common ActionCenter.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - ActionCenter.dll.
ActionCenter.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\ActionCenter.dll.
Cannot register ActionCenter.dll.
Cannot start Windows. A required component is missing: ActionCenter.dll. Please install Windows again.
Failed to load ActionCenter.dll.
The application has failed to start because ActionCenter.dll was not found.
The file ActionCenter.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because ActionCenter.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your ActionCenter.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, ActionCenter.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing ActionCenter.dll file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt ActionCenter.dll files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for ActionCenter.dll issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ActionCenter.dll files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download ActionCenter.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

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 ActionCenter.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 ActionCenter.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ActionCenter.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows 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 ActionCenter.dll and all other DLL files for Windows. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ActionCenter.dll

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	266240
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	213ddaeb3fc62448244f568171c3f559
SHA1 Checksum:	9c06002f06aaee10b6bf996c2c45f63947c9bafa
SHA256 Checksum:	6c94b9a097e35cdf538c8eed660671b58d9302d103d729870ce0c547d90b3045
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	53760
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ActionCenter.dll

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	839680
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	958f80256b7c28634e0e0882f9ca5e93
SHA1 Checksum:	db75114b1211ec1fbc12caf0bae0929fd9e86dcc
SHA256 Checksum:	ffb4aa2789de9f8c98818c67a75e87110b9adff45e327328d47beea6f97f6c4d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	648704
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ActionCenter.dll

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	838144
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	96eb1ceeaae4e89d1b2adda47e74195b
SHA1 Checksum:	bf343a3769be493367a67705efee5015a74260be
SHA256 Checksum:	bf6797201c946189c0c873d068eb849057b9308db240310e1e289b9033377841
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	655360
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ActionCenter.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	744448
MD5 Checksum:	9a39a2a5f443a756c568c6ed5748afe4
SHA1 Checksum:	47dc79428cd402c81de7cdc3386615352b1864e0
SHA256 Checksum:	13c2790985cba9cd325ba20364a665db50b769b7dde93e6be20f25427bdb34f8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

ActionCenter.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	780800
MD5 Checksum:	92dbf0a4c9239169010fc6e07859c82e
SHA1 Checksum:	634d8c12de82c422dfeba8f9a5fa84d03b7bcd35
SHA256 Checksum:	00fb2cf4420f0ffef519afe732a708cf249640121e2a891caa164313abd7f804
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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