Fix, Download, and Update Shfolder.dll

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
[Time to Read: ~3-5 minutes]

Shell Folder Service files, such as shfolder.dll, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Acronis for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

shfolder.dll was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. The newest file release date for Acronis Disk Director Home 11 was 06/22/2010 [version 6.00.3790.1830 (srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447)]. shfolder.dll is packaged with Acronis Disk Director Home 11, Outlook Express Backup 6.5.121, and Windows 10.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with shfolder.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: shfolder.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Shell Folder Service
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x121f
Code Size: 10752


What are shfolder.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library shfolder.dll Errors

shfolder.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like shfolder.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like iscsicli.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Acronis Disk Director Home) could share the same shfolder.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when shfolder.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Acronis Disk Director Home is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common shfolder.dll errors include:

Your shfolder.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Acronis Disk Director Home), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, shfolder.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Acronis Disk Director Home, system crash while loading shfolder.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix shfolder.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your shfolder.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the shfolder.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Acronis Disk Director Home (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Acronis Disk Director Home software.

You can uninstall Acronis Disk Director Home software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Acronis Disk Director Home 11 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Acronis Disk Director Home software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many shfolder.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the shfolder.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your shfolder.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate shfolder.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free shfolder.dll files for every applicable version of Acronis Disk Director Home. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download shfolder.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Acronis Disk Director Home folder location:
    Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
    Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
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    Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Acronis\DiskDirector\WinPE\Files\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Genie-Soft\Outlook Express Backup 6.5\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve shfolder.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying shfolder.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Acronis typically does not release Acronis Disk Director Home DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing shfolder.dll and all other DLL files for Acronis Disk Director Home. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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