gcdef.dll

Download gcdef.dll free for Windows to fix gcdef.dll missing problem. Currently, we have 10 different versions available and the latest version is 10.0.14393.0.

File Name gcdef.dll
Latest Version 10.0.14393.0
Company Microsoft Corporation
Description Game Controllers Default Sheets

About gcdef.dll Errors

When you are launching a Windows software, program, or game that requires gcdef.dll, Windows will check for the .dll file before launching. 

If there are any issues with the gcdef.dll file, it will throw an error and the software or game won't launch. Here are a few examples of the errors:

  • The program can't start because gcdef.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
  • This application failed to start because gcdef.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
  • There was a problem starting gcdef.dll. Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service. 
  • There was a problem starting gcdef.dll. The specified module could not be found. 
  • The file 'gcdef.dll' could not be loaded or is corrupt. Setup cannot continue.
  • The code execution cannot proceed because gcdef.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.
  • gcdef.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.

These are some of the most common errors that occur when gcdef.dll goes missing from your Windows computer. This can also happen if the file is either corrupt or has other issues. 

You have to reinstall the dll file or place the dll file in the software or game folder that actually requires it.

gcdef.dll Download

We currently have 10 of the gcdef.dll available for download. The latest version is 10.0.14393.0. 

Note: If there are multiple versions and are unsure about which version to download, always grab the latest version (10.0.14393.0).

Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
10.0.14393.0
127.50 KB
64
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: 4982637bf36d486c8fa8769e6b638aea
SHA1:5fce28b08511e14311dd6b216abc22c3c3143e9e
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
10.0.14393.0
121.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: 7e2c652fd27515d8e47660f1e7c179ec
SHA1:f9d2fb1147f5861fbc834a7121fa44570b7bc4ec
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
10.0.10586.0
121.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: 65e59105d215020b1d95a2a6ba837be4
SHA1:dfcf25deea83606f03dfeb91b717672a7676bd91
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
10.0.10586.0
128.50 KB
64
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: b2ad7c2da32528ab114d1e5d34022d3c
SHA1:d0592221592e6d6b7b239f00265c1b2c6055f328
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.3.9600.16384
119.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: d95e67a04c5ab31cfa0b89fb31701a84
SHA1:27bc7ef3bc5f55d13e8059f7c604b0ce755dea1c
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.2.9200.16384
118.50 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: 67a0c791d01937ebdcbb205232871579
SHA1:7bf96886e31831931a5693038290e36193b083ab
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.1.7600.16385
118.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: 0a7e4545551b64c9b78b9ec27d8650ad
SHA1:021f7a92acfe084736e0c0aa9e4dbd62841f2e98
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.0.6000.16386
118.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: 73ce486a17a861d017983488a57b3c49
SHA1:355abe00ece0b8e791912ba03d647e982b247e9f
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.0.6000.16386
125.00 KB
64
Microsoft Corporation
Game Controllers Default Sheets
MD5: bd3915d467205e6db0bea643076b55d7
SHA1:661fa6d912b7e3a774e9917fdb188636a7018168
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
5.1.2600.0
75.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
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MD5: 181fde80ccdaceaa5d69b290cb88d405
SHA1:b733feb72853fc24c3f3ee9551c4f973cd7d596f

Read ahead to know more about how to fix the gcdef.dll errors.

How to Fix gcdef.dll Errors on Windows?

There are multiple ways to fix the gcdef.dll errors. 

  • Download the gcdef.dll from this page and place it in the Windows System folder.
  • Download the gcdef.dll file from here and place it in the software or game folder that requires it.
  • Re-install the latest version of the game or software.
  • See if there are any latest updates to the software or game and install the same.
  • See if there are any Windows updates available and install the same. 
  • Scan your Windows for virus or malware. Make sure it’s clean and does not have any vulnerabilities.
  • Clean up your registry using a registry cleaner software.

Here are the detailed steps to fix the gcdef.dll errors.

Method 1: Manually install gcdef.dll on Windows System Folder and Register the dll.

Note: The steps are slightly different for Windows 32 Bit and 64 Bit. Most modern Windows systems run on 64 Bit architecture. If you are unsure, follow the steps for 64 Bit.

  1. Download the gcdef.dll from this page to your Windows computer. The file will download as a zip file. Extract it to get the dll file.
  2. Copy the gcdef.dll file to the Windows System folder. The location of the system directory depends on the DLL file architecture and your OS architecture:
    • For 64-bit Windows, the 64-bit DLL files should be copied to the C:\Windows\System32\ directory and the 32-bit DLL files should be copied to the C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ folder.
    • For 32-bit Windows, the file should be copied to the C:\Windows\System32\ folder.
  3. Next, search for Command Prompt on your computer > Right Click > select Run as administrator.
  4. Execute this command: regsvr32 gcdef.dll
    • If registering 32-bit DLL on a 64-bit Windows, then enter the following command instead: regsvr32 c:\windows\syswow64\gcdef.dll
  5. Restart your computer.

Try to relaunch the software or game and see if the issue is fixed. If not, proceed to read the next section.

Method 2: Manually install the gcdef.dll file on application or game folder

Sometimes, you may need to place the dll file in the folder of the game or application that it is a part of. 

  1. Download the gcdef.dll file from this page to your Windows system and have it ready. The file will download as a zip file. Extract it to get the dll file.
  2. Quit the software or game that the gcdef.dll file is part of. Make sure it is not even running in the background.
  3. Copy the gcdef.dll file and go to the folder where the game or application is installed on your Windows.
  4. Paste the gcdef.dll.
  5. Reboot your Windows machine.

Try to open the game or application that requires the gcdef.dll file and see if the issue is fixed.

Method 3: Reinstall or update the game or software that requires gcdef.dll

  • Make sure you have the latest version of the game or software. If there is an update, download and install the same.
  • Reinstall the game or software and check if the gcdef.dll errors are resolved.

Method 4: Scan your Windows system for virus and malware

  • Completely scan your Windows machine to see if you have any vulnerabilities such as virus or malware. It is not a good idea to rely on Windows Defender - even though it has gotten quite good over the years, it is definitely not as good as a dedicated Antivirus program.
  • If there is indeed any virus or malware issue, try to clean it up using the Antivirus program. 
  • Try to restore your Windows to an earlier point of time if you have a system restore point.
  • When all else fails, do a fresh reinstall of your Windows operating system.

gcdef.dll - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the latest version of the gcdef.dll file?
A. 10.0.14393.0 is the latest version of the gcdef.dll file available for download.

Q. Where to place the gcdef.dll file on Windows?
A. You can place the gcdef.dll file on your Windows System folder. If that does not work, try to place it in the folder of the game or software that requires it.

Q. Which version of the gcdef.dll file should I download?
A. Unless you are specifically asked to get a particular version, the latest version is always recommended. In this case, it would be 10.0.14393.0.