The root causes of DLL errors associated with hpfstw73.dll include a missing or corrupt Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit DLL file, or in some cases, a malware infection. As a first troubleshootiong step, most PC professionals will attempt to replace the applicable version of the DLL file. In some cases, the Windows registry is attempting to load a hpfstw73.dll file that no longer exists, therefore we recommend running a registry scan to repair any invalid file path references.
System Files that employ the DLL file extension are also known as the Dynamic Link Library format. Our database of hpfstw73.dll file versions for most Windows operating system releases (including %%os%%) can be found for download below. Unfortunately, some hpfstw73.dll file versions may not be currently listed in our database, but they can be requested (by clicking "Request" button). Worst-case, you can always attempt to contact Microsoft if you cannot find the required file version below.
Placing the newly-downloaded hpfstw73.dll file in the right directory (where the original file resides) will most likely resolve the issue, but you should test to make sure. Test the outcome of the file replacement by loading Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit to see if the error still appears as it did before.
Encountered hpfstw73.dll Problems with Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit Include:
"Hpfstw73.dll is missing."
"Missing hpfstw73.dll."
"Hpfstw73.dll Access Violation."
"Can't register hpfstw73.dll."
"Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\\hpfstw73.dll."
"Cannot load Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit - required hpfstw73.dll file missing. Install Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit again."
"This application failed to start because hpfstw73.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."
Usually hpfstw73.dll errors with Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit happen during startup or shutdown, while hpfstw73.dll related applications are running, or rarely during the OS update sequence. It's important to note when hpfstw73.dll issues happen, as it helps troubleshoot Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit problems (and report to Microsoft).
Root of Hpfstw73.dll Problems
Corrupted and missing hpfstw73.dll files create most hpfstw73.dll-related errors. hpfstw73.dll is an outside resource, creating good opportunities for Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit problems to happen.
Improperly shutting down your PC or getting a virus infection could corrupt the hpfstw73.dll, which could lead to ActiveX errors. Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit then can't load with hpfstw73.dll being corrupted, causing the hpfstw73.dll-related errors.
Other times, hpfstw73.dll file errors could be related to issues in the Windows registry. Invalid references prevent proper hpfstw73.dll registering, creating problems with Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit. These broken registry keys can be as a result of a missing DLL file, moved DLL file, or an leftover DLL file reference in your Windows registry from an unsuccessful software installation or uninstallation.
More precisely, hpfstw73.dll error caused by:
Invalid hpfstw73.dll (or corrupted) registry key.
Virus has infected hpfstw73.dll, creating corruption.
hpfstw73.dll corrupted from hardware malfunction (Microsoft or other).
Another program overwrote the required version of hpfstw73.dll.
hpfstw73.dll maliciously (or mistakenly) deleted by different rogue or valid program.
A different program (unrelated to Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit) uninstalled hpfstw73.dll by mistake (or maliciously).