Apphelp.dll: Overview The apphelp.dll is a system file in Windows operating systems.
| Version | File Size | Company | Architecture | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) | 551.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x64 (64-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) | 627.5 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.3.9600.17031 (winblue_gdr.140221-1952) | 533.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x64 (64-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.3.9600.17031 (winblue_gdr.140221-1952) | 603.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) | 604.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.2.9200.16420 (win8_gdr.120919-1813) | 660.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.1.7601.19050 (win7sp1_gdr.151029-0600) | 334.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x64 (64-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.1.7601.19050 (win7sp1_gdr.151029-0600) | 289.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850) | 289.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850) | 334.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x64 (64-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) | 285.5 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830) | 167.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) | 167.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) | 195.5 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x64 (64-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) | 123.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) | 123.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) | 123.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) | 124.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 10.0.14393.0 (rs1_release.160715-1616) | 470.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x64 (64-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 10.0.14393.0 (rs1_release.160715-1616) | 567.5 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 10.0.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700) | 468.5 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x64 (64-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 10.0.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700) | 568.0 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
| 10.0.10240.16384 (th1.150709-1700) | 562.5 KB | Microsoft Corporation | x86 (32-bit) | English (United States) | Download |
The apphelp.dll is a system file in Windows operating systems. Its full name is Application Compatibility Client Library. It serves the purpose of providing application compatibility support, helping older programs run on newer versions of Windows by offering compatibility fixes and shims.
The apphelp.dll file is usually located in the following directory:
C:\Windows\System32The apphelp.dll file is published by Microsoft Corporation, the company responsible for the development of the Windows operating system.
The apphelp.dll file is an important component of the Windows operating system. It should not be deleted, as it plays a critical role in ensuring that applications can run smoothly on the system, especially those that require compatibility adjustments.
While apphelp.dll is generally a safe and necessary file, some users may encounter issues such as:
If you encounter an error stating that apphelp.dll is missing, you can try the following steps to resolve the issue:
sfc /scannow to scan for and repair corrupted system files.