Microsoft Windows DLL dafWfdProvider.dll

How to Fix Issues with DafWfdProvider.dll (Free Download)

Last Updated: 12/06/2023
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dafWfdProvider.dll is considered a type of Windows Wi-Fi Direct DAF Plugin file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System developed by Microsoft. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

dafWfdProvider.dll was initially released with Windows 8 on 08/01/2012 for the Windows 8 Operating System. On 07/29/2015, version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) was released for Windows 10. dafWfdProvider.dll is packaged with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	dafWfdProvider.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Windows Wi-Fi Direct DAF Plugin
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:	0x320a0
Code Size:	219136

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File Info	Description
File Size:	240 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:10+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:	1982:07:10 18:36:20+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	219136
Initialized Data Size:	27648
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x320a0
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:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Windows Wi-Fi Direct DAF Plugin
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	dafWfdProvider.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	dafWfdProvider.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are dafWfdProvider.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library dafWfdProvider.dll Errors

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

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

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

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

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

dafWfdProvider.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:	246272
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	7328f008d2f7d6ab2a80450b56c462b9
SHA1 Checksum:	04510230bf79d93b997d6f473f5e8b7dc587719f
SHA256 Checksum:	2a4225d395a97f2f69cec42cdf73b040eb6e52c4fcf25a35840fb4283f192265
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	27648
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

dafWfdProvider.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:	157696
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	4f46cf725de50c8980e93c21385fbe06
SHA1 Checksum:	f77d43e2f55b67afe7a1318e8fd8e8e49f37004a
SHA256 Checksum:	2b18d6c8c9c9280c2e83e552a590d52c013a3fe09c734904d39daa7fbf1d3888
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	21504
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

dafWfdProvider.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:	123904
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	e5c61adc639aa3b8a37d9e6937e1f007
SHA1 Checksum:	304b8516e327c471173d08f3dd0e8d2c7266a138
SHA256 Checksum:	2387c8e93c8f0f32baa9ab68a6075ec06d267aded1a8333afd6226602da19c95
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	19456
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

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