Authfwcfg.dll download

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Description:
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Configuration Helper
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Since you decided to visit this page, chances are you’re either looking for authfwcfg.dll file, or a way to fix the “authfwcfg.dll is missing” error. Look through the information below, which explains how to resolve your issue. On this page, you can download the authfwcfg.dll file as well.

What is Authfwcfg.dll?

Authfwcfg.dll a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file, developed by Microsoft, which is referred to essential system files of the Windows OS. It usually contains a set of procedures and driver functions, which may be applied by Windows.

What is Authfwcfg.dll used for?

Authfwcfg.dll file, also known as Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Configuration Helper, is commonly associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. It is an essential component, which ensures that Windows programs operate properly. Thus, if the authfwcfg.dll file is missing, it may negatively affect the work of the associated software.

What is Authfwcfg.dll is missing error mean?

There are multiple reasons that may cause authfwcfg.dll errors. These include Windows registry issues, malicious software, faulty applications, etc.

Error messages related to the authfwcfg.dll file can also indicate that the file has been incorrectly installed, corrupted or removed.

Other common authfwcfg.dll errors include:

  • “authfwcfg.dll is missing”
  • “authfwcfg.dll error loading”
  • “authfwcfg.dll crash”
  • “authfwcfg.dll was not found”
  • “authfwcfg.dll could not be located”
  • “authfwcfg.dll Access Violation”
  • “The procedure entry point authfwcfg.dll error”
  • “Cannot find authfwcfg.dll”
  • “Cannot register authfwcfg.dll”
authfwcfg.dll - System Error The program can`t start because authfwcfg.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix problem.

How to fix Authfwcfg.dll missing error?

If the “authfwcfg.dll is missing” error occurs, you may use one of the methods below – manual or automatic – to solve the problem. The manual method assumes that you download the authfwcfg.dll file and put it inside the game/application installation folder, while the second method is much easier as it allows you to automatically fix the error with minimum effort.

Method 1: Download Authfwcfg.dll

Search through available versions of authfwcfg.dll from the list below, select the correct file and press the “Download” link. If you cannot decide which version to choose, read the article below or use the automatic method to resolve the issue

Authfwcfg.dll, 12 available versions

Bits & Version File size Checksums
64bit 6.3.9600.17415 486.0 KB
MD5
MD5 b9c0d30275ecbee327792153741f9484
SHA1
SHA1 c0909775ffcc4628560acbf2a548e34a9c46c9bf
32bit 6.3.9600.17415 355.5 KB
MD5
MD5 c4bddbc91bab70975593755620fa3e80
SHA1
SHA1 c42627e930fa0b6b6de131fe61a681fa291c8ace
64bit 6.3.9600.16384 477.5 KB
MD5
MD5 c0ab0d8650a796d004b40d21c08212cf
SHA1
SHA1 c0ed9bc9a699953b1a44bb7ba13810d86b1d2a1b
32bit 6.3.9600.16384 351.5 KB
MD5
MD5 c0ad3588815aa987b17900d90d441da4
SHA1
SHA1 31af8fe5643ae223493fea5a589ca330fb720fb2
32bit 6.2.9200.16384 366.0 KB
MD5
MD5 2d9dff2dc68a32cbd0ef32e75ce64862
SHA1
SHA1 6c22775f52edcb652f99749d3a52edb02cae11f6
32bit 6.1.7600.16385 326.5 KB
MD5
MD5 7b3a07bb31ad831c4f66b08ecead2209
SHA1
SHA1 0f91c07591a1bc97cdc9df2949f8b7536eaec232
64bit 6.0.6001.18000 389.0 KB
MD5
MD5 4e7c1e0470c565065fb870b14e96ee02
SHA1
SHA1 9e0732eec91aea8447b8740ede7a9e6e240e8666
32bit 6.0.6001.18000 246.0 KB
MD5
MD5 f35d79e64e1d38afd0ff5c123b979f15
SHA1
SHA1 6900caeb930a7c6020cc54436308eda7d1bf0cde
32bit 10.0.14393.0 349.0 KB
MD5
MD5 c440de53d2bbc9381ed2622d14c1eaca
SHA1
SHA1 a58340693c4fbd781f16faa2b6579f102f6d8663
64bit 10.0.14393.0 477.5 KB
MD5
MD5 ea7d47bd2d258a559b252cad9443cedd
SHA1
SHA1 89f2c24a17ab129d3189068bd7f9a555beafc98e
64bit 10.0.10586.0 478.5 KB
MD5
MD5 4687ac5dca235c3f6611996810c7ddae
SHA1
SHA1 a36e06ae20ebc7c17ca53e236309b8df05f6f98e
32bit 10.0.10586.0 350.5 KB
MD5
MD5 8c3d6a4dfd14049f0c641404432bcacb
SHA1
SHA1 8833f02dbde60b60013577fc884e15674587302c

How to choose the correct version of Authfwcfg.dll?

First, look through descriptions in the table above and select the proper file for your program. Pay attention to whether it’s a 64-, or 32-bit file, as well as the language it uses. For 64-bit programs, use 64-bit files if they are listed above.

It’s best to choose those dll files which language corresponds to the language of your program, if possible. We also recommend downloading the latest versions of dll files for an up-to-date functionality.

Where to place the Authfwcfg.dll file?

To repair the “authfwcfg.dll is missing” error, put the file inside the application/game installation folder. Alternatively, you can place the authfwcfg.dll file within the Windows system directory.

How to register Authfwcfg.dll?

If putting the missing authfwcfg.dll file into the proper directory doesn’t solve the problem, you’ll have to register it. To do so, copy your DLL file to the C:\Windows\System32 folder, and open a command prompt with admin rights. There, type “regsvr32 authfwcfg.dll” and press Enter.

Method 2: Fix the missing Authfwcfg.dll error automatically

With WikiDll Fixer you can automatically repair authfwcfg.dll errors. The utility will not only download the correct version of authfwcfg.dll for absolutely free and suggest the right directory to install it but also resolve other issues related to the authfwcfg.dll file.
  • Step 1: Click the “Download App. ” button to get an automatic tool, provided by WikiDll.
  • Step 2: Install the utility by following simple installation instructions.
  • Step 3: Launch the program to fix your authfwcfg.dll errors and other issues.
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Method 3: Update drivers to restore missing .dll files

Driver updates for the Windows operating system, as well as for network adapters, monitors, printers, etc., can be independently downloaded and installed from the Windows Update Center or by using specialized utilities.

OPTION 1 - Automatic Device Drivers Update

Outbyte Driver Updater automatically updates drivers on Windows. Routine driver updates are now a thing of the past!
  • Step 1: Download the Outbyte Driver Updater
  • Step 2: Install the application
  • Step 3: Launch the app
  • Step 4: Driver Updater will scan your system for outdated and missing drivers
  • Step 5: Click Update to automatically update all drivers

OPTION 2 - Manually Update Device Drivers

  • Step 1: Go to Taskbar' search box - write Device Manager - choose Device Manager
  • Step 2: Select a category to look at the devices' names - make right-click the one that needs to be updated
  • Step 3: Choose Search automatically for updated driver software
  • Step 4: Look at Update Driver, and select it
  • Step 5: Windows might not be able to find the new driver. In this case, the user can see the driver on the manufacturer's website, where all the necessary instructions are available

Method 4: Scan your PC for malware to fix authfwcfg.dll error

Sometimes authfwcfg.dll error can happen because of malware on your computer. The malicious software can intentionally corrupt DLL files in order to substitute them with its own malicious files. Therefore, your number one priority should be to scan your computer for malware and eliminate it as soon as possible.

OPTION 1 - Windows Defender

The new version of Windows 10 has a built-in application called "Windows Defender", which allows you to check your computer for viruses and remove malware, which is difficult to remove in a running operating system. In order to use the Windows Defender Offline scan, go to the settings (Start - Gear icon or Win + I key), select "Update and Security" and go to the "Windows Defender" section.
How to use Windows Defender Offline Scan
  • Step 1: Press Win key or click on Start and click on Gear icon. Alternatively press Win + I key combination.
  • Step 2: Select Update and Security option and go to Windows Defender section.
  • Step 3: At the bottom of the defender settings there is the checkbox " Windows Defender Offline scan". To start it, click "Scan Now". Note that you have to save all unsaved data before rebooting your PC.

After clicking “Scan Now” burton, the computer will reboot and automatically start searching viruses and malware. Upon completion of the scan, the computer will restart, and in the notifications, you will see a report on the completed scan.

OPTION 2 - Outbyte Antivirus

Outbyte products are one of the most popular and effective to fight malware and unwanted programs, and they will come in handy even when you have a high-quality third-party antivirus installed. Scanning in the new version of Malwarebytes can be performed in real time and manually. To initiate manual scan please follow the steps below:
  • Step 1: Launch the Outbyte program and click Scan Now button. Also, you can select Scan option on the left side of the program’s window and click Full Scan. The system will begin scanning and you will be able to see the scan results.
  • Step 2: Select items that you want to quarantine and press “Quarantine Selected” button. When quarantined, you may be prompted to reboot the computer.
  • Step 3: After the program has been restarted, you can delete all quarantined objects by going to the appropriate section of the program or restore some of them if it turned out that after quarantining something from your software began to work incorrectly.

Method 5: Fix Authfwcfg.dll missing error with System File Checker (SFC)

Many users are familiar with the sfc / scannow system file integrity check command, which automatically checks and fixes protected Windows system files. To execute this command, you have to run command prompt as administrator.
  • Step 1: Start the command line as an administrator in Windows by pressing Win key on your keyboard and typing "Command Prompt" in the search field, then - right-click on the result and select Run as administrator. Alternatively, you can press Win + X key combination which will open the menu where you can select Command Prompt (Admin).
  • Step 2: Type sfc / scannow while in Command Prompt and hit Enter.

After entering the command, a system check will begin. It will take a while, so please be patient. Once operation is complete you will get the message “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.” or “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them”.

Keep in mind that System File Checker (SFC) cannot fix integrity errors for those system files that are currently being used by operating system. To fix these files you have to run SFC command through the command prompt in the Windows recovery environment. You can get into Windows Recovery Environment from the login screen, by clicking Shutdown, then holding down the Shift key while selecting Restart.

In Windows 10, you can press Win key, select Settings > Update & security > Recovery and under Advanced Startup, click Restart now. You can also boot from the installation disk or bootable USB flash drive with the Windows 10 distribution. On the installation screen select your preferred language and then select “System Restore”. After that, go to “Troubleshooting” > “Advanced Settings” > “Command Prompt”. Once in Command Prompt type the following command: sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows where C is the partition with the installed operating system, and C: \ Windows is the path to the Windows 10 folder.

This operation will take a while and it is important to wait until it is complete. When finished, close the command prompt and restart the computer as usual.

Method 6: Fix corrupted Authfwcfg.dll file by performing System Restore

System Restore is very useful when you want to fix authfwcfg.dll error. Using the "System Restore" function, you can choose restore Windows to the date when the authfwcfg.dll file was not damaged. Thus, restoring Windows to an earlier date cancels changes made to system files. Please follow the steps below to roll back Windows using System Restore and get rid of authfwcfg.dll error.
  • Step 1: Press the Win + R keys combination to launch Run dialog.
  • Step 2: Type rstrui in the Run text box and click OK or hit Enter. It will open the system recovery utility.
  • Step 3: The “System Restore” window may include the “Choose a different restore point” option. If so, select this option and click Next. Check the “Show more restore points” checkbox to see a complete list of dates.
  • Step 4: Select a date to restore Windows 10. Keep in mind that you need to select a recovery point that will restore Windows to the date when the authfwcfg.dll error message did not appear.
  • Step 5: Click the "Next" button and then click "Finish" to confirm your restore point.

At this point, your computer will reboot normally and boot up with restored version of Windows, and authfwcfg.dll error should be resolved.

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