The `WdfCoInstaller01009.dll` file is associated with the Windows Driver Foundation (WDF) CoInstaller, provided by Microsoft Corporation as part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. WDF is a set of Microsoft tools and libraries that aid in the development of device drivers for Windows. Specifically, WDF consists of two frameworks: the Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) and the User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF), which simplify driver development and improve system stability.
The CoInstaller, as suggested by the term "WdfCoInstaller" within the file name, is a component used during the installation of a driver. CoInstallers are used to perform additional installation tasks that are not directly handled by the driver's INF file. This can include tasks such as updating shared libraries, setting up system restore points before installation, or configuring certain system settings relevant to the driver being installed.
The versioning in the file name (`01009`) likely indicates a specific version of the CoInstaller, which corresponds to a certain version of the Windows Driver Foundation. When drivers are developed using WDF, they may rely on a specific version of the CoInstaller to ensure compatibility with the particular version of WDF used in development.
If issues arise involving `WdfCoInstaller01009.dll`, such as errors during driver installation or updates indicating that the DLL is missing or corrupt, standard troubleshooting steps for DLL issues may be applied. This can include running a System File Checker (SFC) scan to repair missing or corrupted system files, updating the Windows Operating System to ensure all system components are up-to-date, or reinstalling the driver that relies on this CoInstaller, ensuring that the correct and most recent version of the driver is used.