Hotplug.dll download

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Description:
Safely Remove Hardware applet
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Since you decided to visit this page, chances are you’re either looking for hotplug.dll file, or a way to fix the “hotplug.dll is missing” error. Look through the information below, which explains how to resolve your issue. On this page, you can download the hotplug.dll file as well.

What is Hotplug.dll?

Hotplug.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 Hotplug.dll used for?

Hotplug.dll file, also known as Safely Remove Hardware applet, is commonly associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. It is an essential component, which ensures that Windows programs operate properly. Thus, if the hotplug.dll file is missing, it may negatively affect the work of the associated software.

What is Hotplug.dll is missing error mean?

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

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

Other common hotplug.dll errors include:

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

How to fix Hotplug.dll missing error?

If the “hotplug.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 hotplug.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 Hotplug.dll

Search through available versions of hotplug.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

Hotplug.dll, 8 available versions

Bits & Version File size Checksums
32bit 6.3.9600.16384 58.0 KB
MD5
MD5 c9dabb15ec4c9cd7fc529187d4339ae6
SHA1
SHA1 6e7fbe84a5478566347624b0530ebd9db92212de
32bit 6.2.9200.16384 57.0 KB
MD5
MD5 d86bce2ecb794ae13cdc86bd2f52a174
SHA1
SHA1 b2323cc7caf7d5885f89dfadb8030d76034e4e5e
32bit 6.1.7600.16385 55.0 KB
MD5
MD5 7c5628c7445a7435dbd184c4215d3c33
SHA1
SHA1 19d51a875e059e76745c1b7bbce7d9ad23b49b7f
64bit 6.0.6000.16386 59.0 KB
MD5
MD5 dbfe55a708dd21cd6b378e69e660712d
SHA1
SHA1 38c49bc263da504a278429b37ecbaf89b512c827
32bit 5.1.2600.5512 141.5 KB
MD5
MD5 b30395d27c6bd5d6ba572a4f793c6b1f
SHA1
SHA1 356e4c6f3dd99b0005dc10c1516f1d7fd45fb2b1
32bit 5.1.2600.2180 141.5 KB
MD5
MD5 ab3792bbe41dd63d7bead96bf426605a
SHA1
SHA1 bbe28de3f8eee5b44f1d7adafac2e1ea639cdd39
64bit 10.0.14393.0 89.0 KB
MD5
MD5 1ab7e922716ea640d514f3ba825fff64
SHA1
SHA1 ae42c401d5bd8eb447b86bf59082dff73659e56a
64bit 10.0.10586.0 99.5 KB
MD5
MD5 8cb2e892d9f174da3e7dba77460df2a6
SHA1
SHA1 df23a74a417c10726b8c7727eea7c2f9283175fc

How to choose the correct version of Hotplug.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 Hotplug.dll file?

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

How to register Hotplug.dll?

If putting the missing hotplug.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 hotplug.dll” and press Enter.

Method 2: Fix the missing Hotplug.dll error automatically

With WikiDll Fixer you can automatically repair hotplug.dll errors. The utility will not only download the correct version of hotplug.dll for absolutely free and suggest the right directory to install it but also resolve other issues related to the hotplug.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 hotplug.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 hotplug.dll error

Sometimes hotplug.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 Hotplug.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 Hotplug.dll file by performing System Restore

System Restore is very useful when you want to fix hotplug.dll error. Using the "System Restore" function, you can choose restore Windows to the date when the hotplug.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 hotplug.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 hotplug.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 hotplug.dll error should be resolved.

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