Repair DLL Errors: PA.DLL Download and Update

Last Updated: 12/07/2023
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PA.DLL, also known as a .pa format handler vF3/x86, built 11-04-2018 16:35:51 file, was created by ConeXware for the development of .pa format handler. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

PA.DLL was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 12/06/2018 with PowerArchiver 18.01.04. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from ConeXware.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with PA.DLL, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: PA.DLL
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: .pa format handler vF3/x86, built 11-04-2018 16:35:51
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Unknown (0)
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: ConeXware, Inc.
Software Program: .pa format handler
Legal Copyright: (c) ConeXware, Inc. 2016
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: Process default
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x15905e
Code Size: 1481216


What are PA.DLL Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library PA.DLL Errors

PA.DLL is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like PA.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. PowerArchiver) could share the same PA.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 PA.DLL is attempted to be loaded either when PowerArchiver is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common PA.DLL errors include:

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

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

You can uninstall PowerArchiver 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 PowerArchiver 18.01.04 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

PowerArchiver 18.01.04

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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 PA.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 PA.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 PA.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 PA.DLL file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PA.DLL files for every applicable version of PowerArchiver. 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 PA.DLL Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate PowerArchiver folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\
  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 PA.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 PA.DLL Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PA.DLL to your appropriate Windows system directory. ConeXware typically does not release PowerArchiver 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 PA.DLL and all other DLL files for PowerArchiver. 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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