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nddeapi.dll

x86 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

nddeapi.dll is a critical Windows component. If it's missing or corrupted, you should repair Windows rather than replace the file manually.

Recommended: Run System File Checker

sfc /scannow

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run this command.

Why You Shouldn't Just Download the DLL

  • DLLs depend on other DLLs - copying one file won't fix the chain
  • Runtime packages register components in Windows correctly
  • Version mismatches can cause more problems
  • The official installer handles all of this automatically

Compatibility

Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016

File Details

Name
nddeapi.dll
Size
10.5 KB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

8593e549dc8684f46ad4357783790befc971fbd70c5054d9c136a42074f7bfc8
be2f86185cf4d2bcc760e797cc22be91
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Manual DLL Download

Only if installer doesn't work

This is a last resort. Try the official installer first.
Download ZIP

10.5 KB | x86

4,283 downloads

Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 nddeapi.dll

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nddeapi.dll
x64