Nitro PrimoPDF EXE dfsvc.exe

How to Repair Dfsvc.exe (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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The development of Microsoft® .NET Framework by Nitro prompted the latest creation of dfsvc.exe. It is also known as a dfsvc.exe file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

dfsvc.exe was initially released with Windows Vista on 11/08/2006 for the Windows Vista Operating System. The latest file version for PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2 is v2.0.50727.8825 (WinRelRS3.050727-8800) released on 07/27/2011. dfsvc.exe is packaged with PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2, Windows 10, and Windows 8.1.

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	dfsvc.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	dfsvc.exe
Object File Type:	Executable application
Comments:	Flavor=Retail
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
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:	0x295e
Code Size:	2560

View Other dfsvc.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	5.0 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:05 14:26:47+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2017:08:30 20:47:45+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	2560
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x295e
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.0.50727.8825
Product Version Number:	2.0.50727.8825
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	dfsvc.exe
File Version:	2.0.50727.8825 (WinRelRS3.050727-8800)
Internal Name:	dfsvc.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Product Version:	2.0.50727.8825
Comments:	Flavor=Retail

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are dfsvc.exe Error Messages?

dfsvc.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are PrimoPDF errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when dfsvc.exe is attempted to be loaded either when PrimoPDF is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using PrimoPDF.

In most cases, dfsvc.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these dfsvc.exe error messages mean that PrimoPDF was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, PrimoPDF will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common dfsvc.exe errors include:

dfsvc.exe - Bad Image.
dfsvc.exe Application Error.
dfsvc.exe could not be found.
dfsvc.exe could not be installed.
dfsvc.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
dfsvc.exe could not be started.
dfsvc.exe failed to initialize properly.
dfsvc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
dfsvc.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
dfsvc.exe is not running.
Cannot find dfsvc.exe.
Error starting program: dfsvc.exe.
Faulting Application Path: dfsvc.exe.
The file dfsvc.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - dfsvc.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because dfsvc.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the dfsvc.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting dfsvc.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® .NET Framework. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of dfsvc.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by 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 dfsvc.exe 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 dfsvc.exe 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the dfsvc.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall PrimoPDF software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2

Nitro

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 dfsvc.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the dfsvc.exe 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 dfsvc.exe 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 dfsvc.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free dfsvc.exe files for every applicable version of PrimoPDF. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download dfsvc.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate PrimoPDF folder location:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\WinSxS\msil_dfsvc_b03f5f7f11d50a3a_10.0.16299.15_none_80e0edfce63db5eb\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_netfx-dfsvc_b03f5f7f11d50a3a_10.0.16299.15_none_dd68122b5b6fa74e\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\
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 dfsvc.exe 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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Download dfsvc.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfsvc.exe

2.0.50727.8825

2.0.50727.8825 (WinRelRS3.050727-8800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Software Version:	2.0.50727.8825
File Version:	2.0.50727.8825 (WinRelRS3.050727-8800)
File Size:	5120
File Date:	10/05/2019
MD5 Checksum:	cc8139d594c99ec184cbd128803a955f
SHA1 Checksum:	31417a167fee9e7b55e2da97f66ce45c56856995
SHA256 Checksum:	9d64b2c4bdec69a2fc2b012463c43d5a1e1fad99a5f96c109be6df2b32c019bd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\ C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\2.0.0.0__b0 ... C:\Windows\WinSxS\msil_dfsvc_b03f5f7f11d50a3a_ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/05/2019

dfsvc.exe

2.0.50727.8825

2.0.50727.8825 (WinRelRS3.050727-8800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Software Version:	2.0.50727.8825
File Version:	2.0.50727.8825 (WinRelRS3.050727-8800)
File Size:	5120
File Date:	10/05/2019
MD5 Checksum:	4d454f75d19aab9f2acdee58a82d97db
SHA1 Checksum:	81a8eff818a5ba5656117f0f33f1de9f902affb5
SHA256 Checksum:	c7f1111ba9c7d46049aa2af9976cad46226f49e6e3e7b9af07e499922e051a05
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\ C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_netfx-dfsvc_b03f5f7f11 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/05/2019

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfsvc.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	24216
MD5 Checksum:	796462c4ffff05d571f74fb359431a51
SHA1 Checksum:	9b20508870e565644f0beefb9803653a75578676
SHA256 Checksum:	7c505a221bee39f83a5c0725be7b304465c969efd89b716db633ccb45a67cc07
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\ C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfs ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfsvc.exe

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	5120
MD5 Checksum:	a1e5e239c32c8b7b5321704134a43477
SHA1 Checksum:	cfa5f9360d5fa86bfffed09b220af118bc76d190
SHA256 Checksum:	c7196dfcb142ddeac061ff943178564aa3b69ae3f6cc3a89d3d66479f4ab4ddb
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

dfsvc.exe

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	5120
MD5 Checksum:	69a441197a71751aef2ee0fd4dd95b18
SHA1 Checksum:	c4fead887b135e153ff4d82a708652e0ab8076a3
SHA256 Checksum:	08e9fbaf35a52a563f73fb69e27e849f78f3c5d71502b7a6e446436b0ee6954c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\ C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\2.0.0.0__b0 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfsvc.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
File Size:	23104
MD5 Checksum:	b78148e0b43fc775fded24cc164a7397
SHA1 Checksum:	d73b7e2a09e8d98b4f592e64164f96e7cfc5363d
SHA256 Checksum:	8975769873eb8276dda560653731786371514c69e0b0a756609c08b59db7169a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\ C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfs ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfsvc.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
File Size:	22944
MD5 Checksum:	d3ed746deaca1c740002701d4d01d850
SHA1 Checksum:	51f6adc5cdff6e9dc89f7ce5fc1eedaccd95c81c
SHA256 Checksum:	8ed490fd5d6e83c6eb53c975fb4a659f6b656063cdaeb4a9ac55f3f4560255d2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\ C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfs ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfsvc.exe

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	5120
MD5 Checksum:	ba86fde9c3b5bd2ff5ea7a99bf648e82
SHA1 Checksum:	f8ee6aa539a867c2ccc95811005480b20ae4a252
SHA256 Checksum:	23457e941db4acdd147ce7e3d5fb4192a603a989277db53386e03d7dee74c8a4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\ C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_MSIL\dfsvc\2.0.0.0__b0 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

dfsvc.exe

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	5120
MD5 Checksum:	b4c17f6740fd7db4d829fbfca6fd3d10
SHA1 Checksum:	c594f81d738a3c64906b915886562ef17177186c
SHA256 Checksum:	767223071176545c0d83b312eb2bc9769184c9c9e24e3a599ec4ddb335bb3b27
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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Files Related to dfsvc.exe

EXE Files Related to dfsvc.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
RegSvcs.exe	Microsoft .NET Services Installation Utility	Microsoft® .NET Framework (2.0.50727.8825)	32768	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
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aspnet_regbrowsers.exe	aspnet_regbrowsers.exe	Microsoft® .NET Framework (2.0.50727.8825)	24576	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
EdmGen.exe	EdmGen.exe	Microsoft® .NET Framework (3.5.30729.8833)	92800	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
SMConfigInstaller.exe	WCF Generic Command for Vista Setup	Microsoft® .NET Framework (3.0.4506.8833)	178816	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\

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setupact.log	Log	PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2	60976	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log	Log	PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2	10519	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
SA.DAT	Game Data	PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2	683894	C:\Windows\inf\

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