In some cases, gpsvc.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
Common Gpsvc.dll Errors
There are several ways that gpsvc.dll error messages might be phrased depending on the cause of the problem, but here are some of the more common gpsvc.dll errors we’ve seen:
Gpsvc.dll Not FoundThe file gpsvc.dll is missingThis application failed to start because gpsvc.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\gpsvc.dllCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: gpsvc.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again
Gpsvc.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. Noting at what point your gpsvc.dll error shows up is an important piece of information that will be helpful during troubleshooting.
How to Fix Gpsvc.dll Errors
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a whole lot more. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted gpsvc.dll but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover gpsvc.dll with a free file recovery program. It’s even possible that the gpsvc.dll error you’re seeing is related to a hostile program that’s masquerading as the file. Fortunately, the gpsvc.dll file is provided by Microsoft in at least some versions of Windows, so the System File Checker tool (the sfc command) should restore it to its proper location in the System32 folder. This step is most useful for replacing DLL files that are not supplied by Microsoft but it could help with your gpsvc.dll problem if this program also provides a copy of the file and the previous troubleshooting ideas weren’t successful. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible. A clean install of Windows is a fresh start on the software-side of the troubleshooting. Unfortunately, if that didn’t work, your DLL problem must be hardware related.
