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Last Updated: 11/29/2024
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NativeHooks.dll uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Microsoft Narrator Native hook handler file. It is classified as a Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

NativeHooks.dll was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. The newest file release date for Windows 7 was 07/22/2009 [version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	NativeHooks.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Microsoft Narrator Native hook handler
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:	0x2830
Code Size:	11264

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File Info	Description
File Size:	15 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2009:07:14 01:41:52+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:16+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2009:07:14 01:30:50+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	11264
Initialized Data Size:	4608
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x2830
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	6.1
Subsystem Version:	6.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	6.1.7600.16385
Product Version Number:	6.1.7600.16385
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:	Microsoft Narrator Native hook handler
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Internal Name:	Nativehooks.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	Nativehooks.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.1.7600.16385

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What are NativeHooks.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library NativeHooks.dll Errors

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.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 Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: 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 7.

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

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying NativeHooks.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 NativeHooks.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 Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

NativeHooks.dll

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	13312
MD5 Checksum:	fb851240e01f528b7050bbc66487f4cf
SHA1 Checksum:	3d2a55b097d9a11d4fa9f9a68bf5d5cc2d2fa379
SHA256 Checksum:	57b347f0988dc4fb370dbee730d5ce002b29b0e1e872e7357639022d2d05641b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

NativeHooks.dll

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	15360
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	44716fca74b222f362f1bb5560672344
SHA1 Checksum:	8325627143c616f7b9c5d49109e96fa026838a73
SHA256 Checksum:	bd19a2687aced93da232b0afa8b55faba6254365c529787f471326e08bc4b309
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	4608
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

NativeHooks.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	13312
MD5 Checksum:	b503ca3e7460f68af5cdf23dd7b6362c
SHA1 Checksum:	e4da32720ce1b430dbe27d9251bb7eec970fa3a9
SHA256 Checksum:	6154ff8448c72826a39bde87126e466cf2c30c6184950b11cd6dbd8e61e7bf6a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

NativeHooks.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:	15360
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	588db3d90b7e3e344af2dcae6429fb44
SHA1 Checksum:	95ce6d69e5b658ea35db4d6d36d977b1b36e1b90
SHA256 Checksum:	a5603dd12f9f11417150d402a2ca341178937834447b87862ef7699692d204c5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	4608
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

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