Download PcsvDevice.dll and Troubleshoot DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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pcsvDevice.dll uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a PCSV Proxy Provider for devices file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

pcsvDevice.dll was initially released with Windows 8.1 on 10/18/2013 for the Windows 8.1 Operating System. The latest file version for Windows 10 is v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) released on 07/29/2015.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	pcsvDevice.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	PCSV Proxy Provider for devices
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:	0x37470
Code Size:	242688

View Other pcsvDevice.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	286 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:36+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:	2064:11:02 08:19:46+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	242688
Initialized Data Size:	50688
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x37470
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:	PCSV Proxy Provider for devices
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	pcsvDevice.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	pcsvDevice.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are pcsvDevice.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library pcsvDevice.dll Errors

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.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 8.1: 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 pcsvDevice.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 pcsvDevice.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

pcsvDevice.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:	293376
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	cdfc0d9cdc57957a06a6b1732764c813
SHA1 Checksum:	4d6842a113bd62f7afc1ea6d4c6891555c40fb42
SHA256 Checksum:	ebb645565f295d60ada22ee7e8ef434c983f991db27e88e1285c8494e65c0eed
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	50688
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

pcsvDevice.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:	235008
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	8d2b823f062e56dd64ff22d8739fd378
SHA1 Checksum:	646e3f655df66c29283499af2ddecbf9c5d35ffb
SHA256 Checksum:	06f08bfe1989b7809134f949eaf748e2b2f9350033b9cdd530f1f7a3c2b76184
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	42496
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

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