Troubleshoot IMCONTACT.DLL Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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IMCONTACT.DLL is considered a type of Microsoft Office 2013 component file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft Office 2013 developed by Microsoft. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

IMCONTACT.DLL was first released in the Windows 8 Operating System on 01/29/2013 with Office 2013. The latest file update released for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013 was on 12/19/2012 [file version 15.0.4420.1017]. IMCONTACT.DLL is bundled with the software package in Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

In this article, you will find detailed IMCONTACT.DLL information, a DLL file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: IMCONTACT.DLL
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Microsoft Office 2013 component
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 Office 2013
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013
Software Version: 2013
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0xca24
Code Size: 53248


What are IMCONTACT.DLL Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library IMCONTACT.DLL Errors

IMCONTACT.DLL is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like IMCONTACT.DLL, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Setup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013) could share the same IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common IMCONTACT.DLL errors include:

Your IMCONTACT.DLL file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, IMCONTACT.DLL file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013, system crash while loading IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 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 Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 software.

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

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013

Microsoft Corporation

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 IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free IMCONTACT.DLL files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013. 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 IMCONTACT.DLL Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 folder location:
    Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
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    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Smart Tag\
  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 IMCONTACT.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 IMCONTACT.DLL to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 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 IMCONTACT.DLL and all other DLL files for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013. 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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