Fixing Auditcse.dll DLL Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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auditcse.dll, also known as a Windows Audit Settings CSE file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Executable application) file type category.

The first version of auditcse.dll was released for the Windows 7 Operating System on 07/22/2009 inside Windows 7. The most recent version [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] was introduced on 07/29/2015 for Windows 10. auditcse.dll is bundled with the software package in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	auditcse.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Windows Audit Settings CSE
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:	0x155b0
Code Size:	120832

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File Info	Description
File Size:	140 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:51+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:	2039:12:30 08:30:29+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	120832
Initialized Data Size:	23040
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x155b0
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:	Windows Audit Settings CSE
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	auditcse.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	auditcse.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are auditcse.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library auditcse.dll Errors

auditcse.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like auditcse.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 auditcse.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 auditcse.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common auditcse.dll errors include:

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

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

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

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

auditcse.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:	143872
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	3f9e01ebefc9e6a5c55e60ff82e5b487
SHA1 Checksum:	a2f53da5f409693e15ac3de49ce676c5854d6b10
SHA256 Checksum:	a74d58123203ba9a267d48e538d4e2830216bc60db20b8388b43a607f0ac8290
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	23040
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

auditcse.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:	150528
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	79703c10be8d2b678eac19e7a7d6e010
SHA1 Checksum:	5baaf1890f3e64064c08f15a36261b020e7c3319
SHA256 Checksum:	1cd23e68e1528aac9da18620d21e25940d66f31de4c72721a4103ad4c54cb2c8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	20992
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

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

auditcse.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:	156672
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	077bbc678eabfb87bbd60ca09b5dc3fb
SHA1 Checksum:	568ac0f2b18ff4058365bb0c98b2a16310176043
SHA256 Checksum:	14d01263cd7836842235c1cf5285fe0386f035de0cb804e1595967e10d45972b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	26112
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

auditcse.dll

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	194048
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	622c9b84df69432c7d5adfb22427ab49
SHA1 Checksum:	047679406609ffc0c1bca98d1317f6a603487cb9
SHA256 Checksum:	80b3845e9d50d91211dc4b01d70706bfdb50749702de19986e05609b7cc166a8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	22528
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

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