Fixing DLL Errors: Hnetcfg.dll Download and Repair

Last Updated: 12/16/2024
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Home Networking Configuration Manager files, such as hnetcfg.dll, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Chris Pietschmann for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

The first release of hnetcfg.dll for the Windows Vista platform was on 11/08/2006 for Windows Vista. The most recent version [file version 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)] was introduced on 06/04/2013 for Virtual Router Manager 1. hnetcfg.dll is found in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of hnetcfg.dll.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: hnetcfg.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Home Networking Configuration Manager
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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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: 0x14b2
Code Size: 351232


What are hnetcfg.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library hnetcfg.dll Errors

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

Your hnetcfg.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Virtual Router Manager), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, hnetcfg.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Virtual Router Manager, system crash while loading hnetcfg.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.



How to Fix hnetcfg.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 hnetcfg.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):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the hnetcfg.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Virtual Router Manager (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Virtual Router Manager software.

You can uninstall Virtual Router Manager software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Virtual Router Manager 1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Virtual Router Manager software.

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

Virtual Router Manager 1

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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 hnetcfg.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the hnetcfg.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your hnetcfg.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 hnetcfg.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free hnetcfg.dll files for every applicable version of Virtual Router Manager. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download hnetcfg.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Virtual Router Manager folder location:
    Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
    Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
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    Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Virtual Router\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
  4. 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 hnetcfg.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.



Download hnetcfg.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


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

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