What is ‘Something wrong when loading the dc_wff.dll’ Error in Windows 10/8/7?
‘dc_wff.dll’ is DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file associated with ‘TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility’ or ‘TWCU’. This utility software is official management software for wireless networking accessories developed by ‘TP-LINK’. This tool represents a core management tool for establish the wireless network connections, setting up access credentials when connecting to encrypted networks, and much more.
“TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility” is all-in-one management utility for all users of TP-LINK wireless hardware. This utility software is available all modern Windows OS version from Windows XP to Windows 10.
In case if ‘Something wrong when loading the dc_wff.dll’ error occurs in the middle of work on Windows computer, or during Windows startup, then it might possible that ‘dc_wff.dll’ associated with ‘TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility’ is missing or corrupted. Also, it might possible that your antivirus software or Firewall has blocked this file from loading, and causes this error in your computer. It is categorised as DLL Errors like ‘Downloader.dll is Missing or Not Found Error‘, ‘Sechost.dll missing error‘. In such case, you can try to fix the issue by temporarily disabling your antivirus or firewall.
Another possible reason behind this issue is corruption or missing ‘dc_wff.dll’ file in your Windows computer, or it is not registered properly. Also possible that this file is accidently deleted by you or placed in some other location. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix ‘Something wrong when loading the dc_wff.dll’ Error in Windows 10/8/7?
Method 1: Fix ‘Something wrong when loading the dc_wff.dll’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’
Here, you will be also guided with manual method to fix this issue. If you don’t have enough time or technical knowledge to implement manual steps, then you can try to fix the issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’ – the quick & easy tool. This software offers you to find and fix DLL errors, BSoD errors, System registry errors, malware or viruses issues, and other System issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through link/button below.
Method 2: Re-register the dc_wff.dll
As mentioned, this error occurs possibly due to software conflict issue, corruption or missing ‘dc_wff.dll’ file. In such case, you can fix the issue by re-registering the ‘dc_wff.dll’ file.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys together on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: In the opened ‘Command Prompt’, type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This command will unregister the file.
regsvr32 /u dc_wff.dll
Step 3: Now, type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will re-register the ‘dc_wff.dll’ file
regsvr32 /I dc_wff.dll
Step 4: After that, close ‘Command Prompt’ and restart your computer. Please check if trouble is resolved.
Method 3: Disable ‘TWCU’ – ‘TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility’
You can also try to fix the issue by disabling ‘TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility’ in ‘Task Manager’
Step 1: Press ‘CTRL + SHIFT + ESC’ keys together on keyboard to open ‘Task Manager’
Step 2: In the opened ‘Task Manager’, click on ‘startup’ tab and locate ‘TP-LINK service’, right-click on it and select ‘Disable’
Step 3: Once done, restart your computer and check if problem is resolved.
Method 4: Uninstall and then reinstall TP-LINK application and driver
As mentioned, ‘dc_wff.dll’ is associated with ‘TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility’. It might possible to get ‘Something wrong when loading the dc_wff.dll’ error due to problem with TP-LINK application and driver. If TP-LINK application and driver is not installed properly, or is corrupted, then you might face this issue. In such case, you need to reinstall TP-Link application and driver to fix the issue.
Step 1: Click on ‘Start’ button, type ‘Control Panel’ in ‘Windows Search box’ and open ‘Control Panel’ by selecting it from results
Step 2: In the opened ‘Control Panel’, click on ‘Apps & Features’ or ‘Programs & Features’
Step 3: Find and expand ‘TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility’, and click on ‘Uninstall’
Step 4: Follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall process.
Step 5: After that, restart your computer to see the changes and check if trouble is resolved. If yes, then try downloading/installing the device driver and check if problem is still persists.
Method 5: Clean Boot Your System
Clean Boot Windows 10 can fix ‘Something wrong when loading the dc_wff.dll’ issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys together on keyboard to open ‘Run’ dialog box
Step 2: In the opened ‘Run’ dialog box, type ‘msconfig’ and hit ‘Enter’ key to open ‘System Configuration’ window
Step 3: In the opened ‘System Configuration’ window, click on ‘services’ tab, check ‘Hide all Microsoft services’ checkbox, and click on ‘Disable All’ button
Step 4: Now, click on ‘Startup’ tab and click on ‘Task Manager’
Step 5: In the opened ‘Task Manager’, under ‘Startup’ tab, click each item one-by-one and select ‘Disable’ to disable all of them.
Step 6: Close ‘Task Manager’ and back to ‘System Configuration’ window, and click on ‘OK’ to save the changes.
Step 7: After that, restart your computer and check if trouble is resolved.
Method 6: Reset Windows
If you are unable to fix this issue with solutions mentioned above, then you can try ‘Resetting Windows’ operation to fix. This will erase all third-party applications installed in your computer and all application from Windows Store still will be there.
Step 1: Click on ‘Start’ button, type ‘Windows Defender’ in ‘Windows Search box’ and open ‘Windows Defender Security Center’
Step 2: Click on ‘Device Performance & health’ in left pane, under ‘Fresh Start’ option, click on ‘Additional info’
Step 3: In the next window, select ‘Get Started’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish resetting process.
Step 4: Once done, please restart your computer to see the changes and check if trouble is resolved.
Conclusion
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