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PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll

x64 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

PortableDeviceConnectApi.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
PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll
Size
88 KB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x64
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

abc8164b8408f5e7b69adb1fb7857b20210babfa10ca22b7b283a46099b4082a
bf38e8d301a95ebd7774f8d2bbfafb4e
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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

88 KB | x64

686 downloads

Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/System32/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 PortableDeviceConnectApi.dll

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