Download Nwcfg.dll for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP

Nwcfg.dll download. The Nwcfg.dll file is a dynamic link library for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP. You can fix "The file Nwcfg.dll is missing." and "Nwcfg.dll not found." errors by downloading and installing this file from our site.

What is Nwcfg.dll?

The Nwcfg.dll file is 0.02 MB. The download links are current and no negative feedback has been received by users. It has been downloaded 1690 times since release.

Operating Systems Compatible with the Nwcfg.dll File

All Versions of the Nwcfg.dll File

The last version of the Nwcfg.dll file is the 5.2.3790.0 version. Before this version, there were 3 versions released. Downloadable Nwcfg.dll file versions have been listed below from newest to oldest.

  1. 5.2.3790.0 - 32 Bit (x86) Download directly this version
  2. 5.1.2600.0 - 32 Bit (x86) (2012-07-31) Download directly this version
  3. 5.1.2600.0 - 32 Bit (x86) Download directly this version
  4. 5.1.2600.0 - 32 Bit (x86) Download directly this version

How to Download Nwcfg.dll File?

  1. Click on the green-colored "Download" button (The button marked in the picture below).
    Starting the download process for Nwcfg.dll
    Step 1:Starting the download process for Nwcfg.dll
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Methods to Solve the Nwcfg.dll Errors

ATTENTION! Before continuing on to install the Nwcfg.dll file, you need to download the file. If you have not downloaded it yet, download it before continuing on to the installation steps. If you are having a problem while downloading the file, you can browse the download guide a few lines above.

Method 1: Installing the Nwcfg.dll File to the Windows System Folder

  1. The file you downloaded is a compressed file with the extension ".zip". This file cannot be installed. To be able to install it, first you need to extract the dll file from within it. So, first double-click the file with the ".zip" extension and open the file.
  2. You will see the file named "Nwcfg.dll" in the window that opens. This is the file you need to install. Click on the dll file with the left button of the mouse. By doing this, you select the file.
    Choosing the Nwcfg.dll file
    Step 2:Choosing the Nwcfg.dll file
  3. Click on the "Extract To" button, which is marked in the picture. In order to do this, you will need the Winrar software. If you don't have the software, it can be found doing a quick search on the Internet and you can download it (The Winrar software is free).
  4. After clicking the "Extract to" button, a window where you can choose the location you want will open. Choose the "Desktop" location in this window and extract the dll file to the desktop by clicking the "Ok" button.
    Extracting the Nwcfg.dll file to the desktop
    Step 3:Extracting the Nwcfg.dll file to the desktop
  5. Copy the "Nwcfg.dll" file file you extracted.
  6. Paste the dll file you copied into the "C:\Windows\System32" folder.
    Pasting the Nwcfg.dll file into the Windows/System32 folder
    Step 4:Pasting the Nwcfg.dll file into the Windows/System32 folder
  7. If your system is 64 Bit, copy the "Nwcfg.dll" file and paste it into "C:\Windows\sysWOW64" folder.
    NOTE! On 64 Bit systems, you must copy the dll file to both the "sysWOW64" and "System32" folders. In other words, both folders need the "Nwcfg.dll" file.
    Copying the Nwcfg.dll file to the Windows/sysWOW64 folder
    Step 5:Copying the Nwcfg.dll file to the Windows/sysWOW64 folder
  8. First, we must run the Windows Command Prompt as an administrator.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt on Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same methods to run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and type in "cmd", but don't press Enter. Doing this, you will have run a search of your computer through the Start Menu. In other words, typing in "cmd" we did a search for the Command Prompt.
    2. When you see the "Command Prompt" option among the search results, push the "CTRL" + "SHIFT" + "ENTER
    3. " keys on your keyboard.
    4. A verification window will pop up asking, "Do you want to run the Command Prompt as with administrative permission?" Approve this action by saying, "Yes".
    Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
    Step 6:Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
  9. Let's copy the command below and paste it in the Command Line that comes up, then let's press Enter. This command deletes the Nwcfg.dll file's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor (The file that we copied to the System32 folder does not perform any action with the file, it just deletes the registry in the Windows Registry Editor. The file that we pasted into the System32 folder will not be damaged).
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /u Nwcfg.dll
    Deleting the Nwcfg.dll file's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor
    Step 7:Deleting the Nwcfg.dll file's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor
  10. If the Windows you use has 64 Bit architecture, after running the command above, you must run the command below. This command will clean the broken registry of the Nwcfg.dll file from the 64 Bit architecture (The Cleaning process is only with registries in the Windows Registry Editor. In other words, the dll file that we pasted into the SysWoW64 folder will stay as it is).
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /u Nwcfg.dll
    Uninstalling the broken registry of the Nwcfg.dll file from the Windows Registry Editor (for 64 Bit)
    Step 8:Uninstalling the broken registry of the Nwcfg.dll file from the Windows Registry Editor (for 64 Bit)
  11. In order to cleanly recreate the dll file's registry that we deleted, copy the command below and paste it into the Command Line and hit Enter.
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /i Nwcfg.dll
    Reregistering the Nwcfg.dll file in the system
    Step 9:Reregistering the Nwcfg.dll file in the system
  12. If you are using a 64 Bit operating system, after running the command above, you also need to run the command below. With this command, we will have added a new file in place of the damaged Nwcfg.dll file that we deleted.
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /i Nwcfg.dll
    Reregistering the Nwcfg.dll file in the system (for 64 Bit)
    Step 10:Reregistering the Nwcfg.dll file in the system (for 64 Bit)
  13. If you did the processes in full, the installation should have finished successfully. If you received an error from the command line, you don't need to be anxious. Even if the Nwcfg.dll file was installed successfully, you can still receive error messages like these due to some incompatibilities. In order to test whether your dll problem was solved or not, try running the software giving the error message again. If the error is continuing, try the 2nd Method to solve this problem.

Method 2: Copying the Nwcfg.dll File to the Software File Folder

  1. First, you need to find the file folder for the software you are receiving the "Nwcfg.dll not found", "Nwcfg.dll is missing" or other similar dll errors. In order to do this, right-click on the shortcut for the software and click the Properties option from the options that come up.
    Opening software properties
    Step 1:Opening software properties
  2. Open the software's file folder by clicking on the Open File Location button in the Properties window that comes up.
    Opening the software's file folder
    Step 2:Opening the software's file folder
  3. Copy the Nwcfg.dll file into this folder that opens.
    Copying the Nwcfg.dll file into the software's file folder
    Step 3:Copying the Nwcfg.dll file into the software's file folder
  4. This is all there is to the process. Now, try to run the software again. If the problem still is not solved, you can try the 3rd Method.

Method 3: Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software That Is Giving the Nwcfg.dll Error

  1. Open the Run window by pressing the "Windows" + "R" keys on your keyboard at the same time. Type in the command below into the Run window and push Enter to run it. This command will open the "Programs and Features" window.
    appwiz.cpl
    Opening the Programs and Features window using the appwiz.cpl command
    Step 1:Opening the Programs and Features window using the appwiz.cpl command
  2. On the Programs and Features screen that will come up, you will see the list of softwares on your computer. Find the software that gives you the dll error and with your mouse right-click it. The right-click menu will open. Click the "Uninstall" option in this menu to start the uninstall process.
    Uninstalling the software that gives you the dll error
    Step 2:Uninstalling the software that gives you the dll error
  3. You will see a "Do you want to uninstall this software?" confirmation window. Confirm the process and wait for the software to be completely uninstalled. The uninstall process can take some time. This time will change according to your computer's performance and the size of the software. After the software is uninstalled, restart your computer.
    Confirming the uninstall process
    Step 3:Confirming the uninstall process
  4. 4. After restarting your computer, reinstall the software that was giving you the error.
  5. This process may help the dll problem you are experiencing. If you are continuing to get the same dll error, the problem is most likely with Windows. In order to fix dll problems relating to Windows, complete the 4th Method and 5th Method.

Method 4: Solving the Nwcfg.dll Problem by Using the Windows System File Checker (scf scannow)

  1. First, we must run the Windows Command Prompt as an administrator.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt on Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same methods to run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and type in "cmd", but don't press Enter. Doing this, you will have run a search of your computer through the Start Menu. In other words, typing in "cmd" we did a search for the Command Prompt.
    2. When you see the "Command Prompt" option among the search results, push the "CTRL" + "SHIFT" + "ENTER
    3. " keys on your keyboard.
    4. A verification window will pop up asking, "Do you want to run the Command Prompt as with administrative permission?" Approve this action by saying, "Yes".
    Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
    Step 1:Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
  2. Paste the command in the line below into the Command Line that opens up and press Enter key.
    sfc /scannow
    solving Windows system errors using the sfc /scannow command
    Step 2:solving Windows system errors using the sfc /scannow command
  3. The scan and repair process can take some time depending on your hardware and amount of system errors. Wait for the process to complete. After the repair process finishes, try running the software that is giving you're the error.

Method 5: Solving the Nwcfg.dll Error by Updating Windows

Some softwares need updated dll files. When your operating system is not updated, it cannot fulfill this need. In some situations, updating your operating system can solve the dll errors you are experiencing.

In order to check the update status of your operating system and, if available, to install the latest update packs, we need to begin this process manually.

Depending on which Windows version you use, manual update processes are different. Because of this, we have prepared a special article for each Windows version. You can get our articles relating to the manual update of the Windows version you use from the links below.

Guides to Manually Update the Windows Operating System

  1. Guide to Manually Update Windows 10
  2. Guide to Manually Update Windows 8.1 and Windows 8
  3. Guide to Manually Update Windows 7 and Windows Vista
  4. Guide to Manually Update Windows XP

Our Most Common Nwcfg.dll Error Messages

The Nwcfg.dll file being damaged or for any reason being deleted can cause softwares or Windows system tools (Windows Media Player, Paint, etc.) that use this file to produce an error. Below you can find a list of errors that can be received when the Nwcfg.dll file is missing.

If you have come across one of these errors, you can download the Nwcfg.dll file by clicking on the "Download" button on the top-left of this page. We explained to you how to use the file you'll download in the above sections of this writing. You can see the suggestions we gave on how to solve your problem by scrolling up on the page.

  1. "Nwcfg.dll not found." error
  2. "The file Nwcfg.dll is missing." error
  3. "Nwcfg.dll access violation." error
  4. "Cannot register Nwcfg.dll." error
  5. "Cannot find Nwcfg.dll." error
  6. "This application failed to start because Nwcfg.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem." error