Microsoft Windows DLL msched.dll

Troubleshoot Msched.dll Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 12/01/2023
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msched.dll is considered a type of Maintenance Scheduler 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.

msched.dll was initially released with Windows 8 on 08/01/2012 for the Windows 8 Operating System. The latest file version for Windows 8.1 is v6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) released on 10/18/2013.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	msched.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Maintenance Scheduler
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:	0x3ef0
Code Size:	92672

View Other msched.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	106 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:52:45+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:30+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:10:29 00:59:23+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	92672
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3ef0
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
Product Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
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:	Maintenance Scheduler
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
Internal Name:	msched.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	msched.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.3.9600.17415

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What are msched.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library msched.dll Errors

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

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

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

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

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 8.1.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve msched.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 msched.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying msched.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 msched.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 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

msched.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:	108544
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	64a5d3b32b13865ebf63e5ee578772b1
SHA1 Checksum:	af9c6b79516fdf898f5c728a7a673d73ad8ed545
SHA256 Checksum:	6bdd9471851e20f4ce20e01a44065997b5427afa4771cdcc4bdb68224ba66d0d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	16384
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

msched.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:	108544
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	6643eb806de0749656564f304e37248d
SHA1 Checksum:	b50ad6cbb779ba3a071d802f332dd97ead306202
SHA256 Checksum:	3325d57d4fb42e520140057809744a488b71dd939852bd067b6135c1f1f9fbc3
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	18944
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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