Troubleshooting Atlthunk.dll: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/25/2024
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atlthunk.dll files, such as atlthunk.dll, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Executable application) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Microsoft for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

The first version of atlthunk.dll was released for the Windows 8.1 Operating System on 10/18/2013 inside Windows 8.1. On 07/29/2015, version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) was released for Windows 10.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with atlthunk.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	atlthunk.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	atlthunk.dll
Object File Type:	Executable application
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:	0x6b80
Code Size:	24064

View Other atlthunk.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	32 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:02+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:	2019:12:30 12:52:35+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	24064
Initialized Data Size:	8704
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x6b80
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
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:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	atlthunk.dll
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	atlthunk.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	atlthunk.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are atlthunk.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library atlthunk.dll Errors

atlthunk.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like atlthunk.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like 3DViewer.ResourceResolver.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same atlthunk.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 atlthunk.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common atlthunk.dll errors include:

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

Your atlthunk.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, atlthunk.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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 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 atlthunk.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 atlthunk.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying atlthunk.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 atlthunk.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

atlthunk.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:	33280
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	8b4a74e58432fec96fc81a70beb9a8da
SHA1 Checksum:	119431a1ab6b90d5633fa92aeaa8e3952445be52
SHA256 Checksum:	ffeec25eabd8befe59341ba186f57ffcdc4afaa51584ec69a2c90c7ca7161317
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	8704
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

atlthunk.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:	35840
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	4577ba56c4fa74f8d12870420aefe074
SHA1 Checksum:	bb0c3c67554c0db85bb4ca2988c669ec058c10c1
SHA256 Checksum:	9215f471bc7a6c85fe46e6162f59c85a04bce5ac942775ec2069ccf690a2373e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	9216
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

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