AVRT.DLL Download & Fix Errors

What is avrt.dll?

Available Versions of avrt.dll

Version File Size Company Architecture Language Download
6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) 34.8 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) 30.8 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 29.8 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
6.2.9200.16420 (win8_gdr.120919-1813) 23.1 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 14.0 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 13.5 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 12.5 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 26.7 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 30.0 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.18362.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 26.9 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.18362.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 30.0 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.17763.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 29.9 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.17134.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 29.4 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 32.4 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) 28.3 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.14393.0 (rs1_release.160715-1616) 31.8 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.14393.0 (rs1_release.160715-1616) 28.8 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700) 31.8 KB Microsoft Corporation x64 (64-bit) English (United States) Download
10.0.10586.0 (th2_release.151029-1700) 27.8 KB Microsoft Corporation x86 (32-bit) English (United States) Download

What is avrt.dll?

The file avrt.dll stands for "Audio/Video Realtime" Dynamic Link Library. It is a critical system file in Windows operating systems, primarily responsible for managing audio and video tasks that require real-time processing. It is part of the Multimedia Class Scheduler Service (MMCSS), which helps in prioritizing multimedia tasks over other system processes to ensure smooth media playback.

Location

The avrt.dll file is usually found in the following directory:

Publisher

This DLL file is published by Microsoft Corporation, the developer of Windows OS.

Importance

The file is important for the proper functioning of multimedia applications in Windows. Deleting or tampering with it can lead to issues with audio and video playback. It is not advisable to delete this file.

Common Issues or Security Concerns

Common issues related to avrt.dll include:

How to Fix 'avrt.dll is Missing' Errors

  1. Restart your computer to see if the issue resolves itself.
  2. Run a full system scan using your antivirus software to rule out malware infection.
  3. Use the System File Checker tool:
    1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
    2. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
    3. Wait for the process to complete and follow any on-screen instructions.
  4. Perform a system restore to revert to a previous state where the file was not missing.
  5. Reinstall the program that is prompting the error, as it may replace the missing DLL.
  6. If the issue persists, consider updating or reinstalling your Windows OS to restore all system files.