Download and Repair CommonServiceLocator.dll Issues

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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The development of Microsoft.Practices.ServiceLocation by Pdfforge prompted the latest creation of CommonServiceLocator.dll. It is also known as a CommonServiceLocator file (file extension DLL), which is classified as a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

CommonServiceLocator.dll was first developed on 09/25/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1909.1591. The most recent version [file version 2.0.1.0] was introduced on 04/02/2019 for PDFCreator 3.4.1.

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of CommonServiceLocator.dll.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: CommonServiceLocator.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: CommonServiceLocator
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
Comments: The library provides an abstraction over IoC containers and service locators. Using the library allows an application to indirectly access the capabilities without relying on hard references.
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft.Practices.ServiceLocation
Software Program: Microsoft.Practices.ServiceLocation
Legal Copyright: Copyright © Microsoft 2008
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x3fea
Code Size: 8192
Assembly Version: 2.0.1.0


What are CommonServiceLocator.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library CommonServiceLocator.dll Errors

CommonServiceLocator.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like CommonServiceLocator.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. PDFCreator) could share the same CommonServiceLocator.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 CommonServiceLocator.dll is attempted to be loaded either when PDFCreator is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common CommonServiceLocator.dll errors include:

Your CommonServiceLocator.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with PDFCreator), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, CommonServiceLocator.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading PDFCreator, system crash while loading CommonServiceLocator.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 CommonServiceLocator.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 CommonServiceLocator.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 CommonServiceLocator.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed PDFCreator (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling PDFCreator software.

You can uninstall PDFCreator 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 PDFCreator 3.4.1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall PDFCreator software.

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

PDFCreator 3.4.1

Pdfforge

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 CommonServiceLocator.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 CommonServiceLocator.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 CommonServiceLocator.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 CommonServiceLocator.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free CommonServiceLocator.dll files for every applicable version of PDFCreator. 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 CommonServiceLocator.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate PDFCreator folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PDFCreator\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Betternet\5.1.0\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\System Speedup\
  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 CommonServiceLocator.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.



Download CommonServiceLocator.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying CommonServiceLocator.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Pdfforge typically does not release PDFCreator 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 CommonServiceLocator.dll and all other DLL files for PDFCreator. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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