Sony Mobile Communications Sony PC Companion DLL PNPXTasks.dll

Fix PNPXTasks.dll DLL Errors and Download Now

Last Updated: 12/02/2023
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PNPXTasks.dll, also known as a PNPX Tasks Library file, was created by Sony Mobile Communications for the development of PC Companion. DLL files fall under under the Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

PNPXTasks.dll was first developed on 07/10/2015 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Sony PC Companion 2.10.259. This is not only most recent release from Sony Mobile Communications, but it's the only version known in existence.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of PNPXTasks.dll.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: PNPXTasks.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: PNPX Tasks Library
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Avanquest Software
Software Program: PC Companion
Legal Copyright: Copyright © Avanquest Software
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x8e84
Code Size: 62464
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What are PNPXTasks.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library PNPXTasks.dll Errors

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

Your PNPXTasks.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Sony PC Companion), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, PNPXTasks.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Sony PC Companion, system crash while loading PNPXTasks.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.

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How to Fix PNPXTasks.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 PNPXTasks.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 PNPXTasks.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Sony PC Companion 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 Sony PC Companion 2.10.259 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Sony PC Companion 2.10.259

Sony Mobile Communications

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 PNPXTasks.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 PNPXTasks.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PNPXTasks.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 PNPXTasks.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PNPXTasks.dll files for every applicable version of Sony PC Companion. 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 PNPXTasks.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Sony PC Companion folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion\x64\
  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 PNPXTasks.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 PNPXTasks.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sony Mobile Communications typically does not release Sony PC Companion 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 PNPXTasks.dll and all other DLL files for Sony PC Companion. 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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