How to Download, Fix, and Update Pnppolicy.dll

Last Updated: 12/06/2023
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pnppolicy.dll, also known as a pnppolicy Task file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first version of pnppolicy.dll was released for the Windows 8 Operating System on 08/01/2012 inside Windows 8. The latest version update [v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] for Windows was 10 released on 07/29/2015. pnppolicy.dll is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with pnppolicy.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	pnppolicy.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	pnppolicy Task
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:	0x8390
Code Size:	32256

View Other pnppolicy.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	42 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:43+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:	1974:02:07 14:33:41+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	32256
Initialized Data Size:	11264
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x8390
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:	pnppolicy Task
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	pnppolicy
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	pnppolicy.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are pnppolicy.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library pnppolicy.dll Errors

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

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

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

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

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

pnppolicy.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:	43520
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	47b0f3e764c1aedcdaa648557a4c3067
SHA1 Checksum:	b4d06adba50ab0e196c4e6744b09f2062a446c89
SHA256 Checksum:	dd8f5c2385403a06fe0fe02d2dfd8df7120d232670d7f8f664868c9dc52fe9d4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	11264
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

pnppolicy.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:	41984
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	3da811f241789cae9e18b384eaa9b027
SHA1 Checksum:	8242de5af37e9ca74e354f3ace09167b76a502ec
SHA256 Checksum:	90b0f3e949d01ecad503918b634385bea3e2c6072bfe1844c0ebe15e0651ed02
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	9728
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

pnppolicy.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:	40960
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	74916c3cab5f02041348c0e98589a088
SHA1 Checksum:	445c08ac0cf1c7d13877722bd873cefa22c09cdf
SHA256 Checksum:	b9f9c7dd1e1f198dfe31c480c3371c2b6541e9d895857516c43c513eabce3944
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	10240
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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