unidrv.dll file for Windows 10

                Windows 10.  I'm trying to update a software program.  The program is asking me to download UNIDRV.DLL from the installation disc.  The PC came with Windows 10 installed, so I have no disc.  Where do I find that and how do I install it?  Thanks.
Hi Dlong:
I am sorry to hear that you are having some issues to contend with there.
The file may be damaged or not designed to run in that environment.
Try installing the program again using the original installation media as the required DLL file SHOULD be there.
If that fails contact software vendor for support.

To satisfy my curiosity:
What is UNIDRV.DLL
UNIDRV.dll - dll file called Unidrv Printer Driver is a part of Microsoft:registered: Windows:registered: Operating System program developed by Microsoft Corporation. Some applications or games may need this file to work properly. If UNIDRV.dll is missing, whenever you start the application/game you may experience various kinds of errors.

Technically speaking, the definition is:
UniDrv (Universal Printer Driver or Unidriver) is a GDI-based Microsoft Windows universal printer driver and architecture for non-PostScript printers. It is used to simplify driver development of non-PostScript printers (also called Winprinters) for printer manufacturers. Unidrv allows the creation of a printer-specific minidriver in the form of a GPD (Generic Printer Description) file, similar to a PPD file, which is much simpler than kernel mode driver development.

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please visit the following link and follow the instructions for downloading and creating installation media for the latest version of Windows 10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

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Hello. This .dll is crucial mostly to printers.

Firstly, look in your recycling bin for the unidrv.dll file. Restore it if need be. Or move it back to its original file which is either here: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\ or here: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\

After that run a virus/malware scan on your PC via windows defender

3rd. Open a command prompt as admin and enter sfc /scannow to scan for missing dll's. windows may pick it up and download it for you

If it is because of the printer, you may need to update printer drivers.


Or go to this site: https://fix4dll.com/unidrv_dll

click download now > no thanks, download only unidrv.dll file

Move it to it's appropriate location.

Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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If you need help updating follow these:

Fix windows update errors here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...

Your best bet to install the latest update would be to go through Greg's clean install guide here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Or for something with a little less instructions you can go here and download an installation media for the update, then follow the instructions on the page for updating your PC : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...
Patience is a virtue

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