Wow64.dll, Wow64cpu.dll, Wow64win.dll - files not found

Earthling42

New Member
Messages
5
Hi all,

my 1st post.

I'm running Windows 8 pro 64bit on a self-build.

I was looking through the tabs of Autoruns and under the tab KnownDLLS it is showing that 3 DLL's loading via the Registry are not in the folders addressed - details are:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\KnownDlls
_Wow64 File not found: C:\Windows\syswow64\Wow64.dll
_Wow64cpu File not found: C:\Windows\syswow64\Wow64cpu.dll
_Wow64win File not found: C:\Windows\syswow64\Wow64win.dll

These DLL's can be found in C:\windows\system32.

I've looked at what Wow 64 does @ WoW64 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Anyone know why the Registry entries are pointing to the wrong folder?
Should I copy the Wow62 DLL's to C:\Windows\syswow64\ or change the Registry entries?

Thx.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel i5 3570
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H rev. 1.0
    Memory
    8GB - Corsair PC3-12800 2 x 4GB 1600Mhz CL9 DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte 1GB R7790 OC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung Syncmaster S24B300
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    PSU
    Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2UK
    Case
    Antec One Midi Tower Case
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
I assume you're using something like cCleaner to identify these. Ignore them, they're system DLL's and removing those entries could cause issues.

They don't point to the correct folder because they don't work in "normal" windows. They're compatibility dll's used to give apps in compatibility mode a different "view" of things. Apps running in compatibility mode will see those dll's in the correct place.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
Thx for the quick response & explanation ... I'll leave those entries just as they are ......
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-build
    CPU
    Intel i5 3570
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H rev. 1.0
    Memory
    8GB - Corsair PC3-12800 2 x 4GB 1600Mhz CL9 DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte 1GB R7790 OC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung Syncmaster S24B300
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    PSU
    Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2UK
    Case
    Antec One Midi Tower Case
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
Back
Top