Microsoft Windows DLL deviceassociation.dll

How to Fix Deviceassociation.dll Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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deviceassociation.dll, also known as a Device Association Client DLL 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 deviceassociation.dll was released for the Windows 8 Operating System on 08/01/2012 inside Windows 8. The latest file version for Windows 10 is v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) released on 07/29/2015. deviceassociation.dll is packaged with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	deviceassociation.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Device Association Client 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:	0x57b0
Code Size:	22528

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File Info	Description
File Size:	43 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:03+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:	2013:10:16 00:15:06+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	22528
Initialized Data Size:	12800
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x57b0
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:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Device Association Client DLL
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	deviceassociation.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	deviceassociation.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are deviceassociation.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library deviceassociation.dll Errors

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

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

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

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

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

deviceassociation.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:	44504
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	ee52416d1499e356a46513ae5e4db7ed
SHA1 Checksum:	f34dac5fccb44480e9fc3fc02a87a363b9d43341
SHA256 Checksum:	2ba899c799ebc7331cf6704b1c76db4d482aeaa297a5c569b1308da40a779ff2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	12800
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

deviceassociation.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:	31232
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	4467164289790973b49e83d681d044be
SHA1 Checksum:	9362241d7a86507994f4232333a87341ca378da0
SHA256 Checksum:	e6bc53f9bc054b7c057b6edf34daf1183040e79f09d2a8c535f96bd9a25aca0a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	12800
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

deviceassociation.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:	22528
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	528a46af87dd910ac306a7f94abe1b6f
SHA1 Checksum:	900738c175e1840c8ce0a2941bc7130ecb158b68
SHA256 Checksum:	ec2996371083652cbbf372ffd07f982affa2b9bd6b611547a8bc93bef1feaf54
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	10752
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

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