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devenvdesc.dll

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Repository Analysis

Company
Microsoft Corporation
Product
Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Description
Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL
Architecture
x86-64 (64 bit) x86 (32 bit)
Metadata Consensus
16/18 Files 88.9%
Higher percentages indicate stronger agreement across versions. Browse repository metadata to compare variant differences.

Companies

  • Microsoft Corporation 18

Products

  • Microsoft® Visual Studio® 16
  • Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2013 1
  • Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2012 1

Descriptions

  • Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL 18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is devenvdesc.dll?

Metadata analysis shows devenvdesc.dll is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) developed by Microsoft Corporation for Microsoft® Visual Studio® and is described as “Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL” .

DLL files (Dynamic Link Libraries) are shared core modules used by Windows programs to run efficiently without duplicating code. Most errors occur because the DLL is missing, corrupted, or outdated. In many cases, reinstalling the related application, repairing Windows, or replacing the DLL resolves the issue.

How do I fix missing DLL errors?
1

Software Fix

Fully uninstall and reinstall the program causing the error. If you are not sure what program is broken, look at the available file metadata above for hints. If a clean reinstall fails, download and install the DLL file manually.

2

Windows System Fix

Make sure Windows is fully updated. To repair system files automatically, right-click the Start menu, open PowerShell (Admin), and run these two commands in order:

Step A DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Step B sfc /scannow
How do I install DLL files?
1

Download & Extract

Download the file, right-click the folder, and extract all files to your computer.

2

Install the .DLL

Move the extracted DLL file into the root folder of the software that is giving you the error (where its .exe file is located), or place it in the system directory below:

32-bit → C:\Windows\SysWOW64
64-bit → C:\Windows\System32
3

Restart the Program

Close and reopen the program or game so Windows can look for and load the new DLL file.

How do I register DLL files?

Most DLL files do not need registration. However, if your file is a COM component and requires explicit system registration, follow these steps:

1

Open Terminal

Right-click the Start menu and open PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).

2

Run Command

Type the command below for your file type and press Enter. You can drag and drop the DLL file directly into the terminal window to fill its path automatically.

64-bit regsvr32 "C:\path\to\filename.dll"
32-bit C:\Windows\SysWOW64\regsvr32 "C:\path\to\filename.dll"

Latest Releases

NEW Verified
devenvdesc.dll
by Microsoft Corporation
for Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL
Version: 18.0.12031.234 built by: stable
Product Version: 18.0.12031.234
Language: U.S. English (1033)
Uploaded: Aug 19, 2026   Size: 12.3KB
SHA256: 6d302b71f8a66979238a3243f2ae85a1fb78399a0973a507d0d4ce9dbd73af2e
SHA1: 5aa3a3a831b44d38a3c7819ef30d4bfe3d1dce29
MD5: 625cf51de9ab5a6c41e858da2df181b4
x64 – 64 Bit
AMD64, x86-64
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NEW Verified
devenvdesc.dll
by Microsoft Corporation
for Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL
Version: 18.0.12031.316 built by: insiders
Product Version: 18.0.12031.316
Language: U.S. English (1033)
Uploaded: Aug 18, 2026   Size: 12.3KB
SHA256: 886d3feb0eb081bd3c59a05df6a17ca3ff64a6fa390f47c5601b365c1ed23118
SHA1: 5c05e33bab1a926a133b5e2f3541002502bf379b
MD5: e2762451f06bbaccd03cd8b385ae88c2
x64 – 64 Bit
AMD64, x86-64
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Verified
devenvdesc.dll
by Microsoft Corporation
for Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL
Version: 17.0.35118.58 built by: d17.10
Product Version: 17.0.35118.58
Language: U.S. English (1033)
Uploaded: Oct 10, 2025   Size: 12.5KB
SHA256: 3a7080cc5b9d51115ca33e8f7b18daee8871a1ed35ff2652dc9132241268f851
SHA1: b308ce3c24304a7b5e645d4c7b807fbe38748550
MD5: c39cd8c7f48674d6f6faceecc87a80c0
x64 – 64 Bit
AMD64, x86-64
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Verified
devenvdesc.dll
by Microsoft Corporation
for Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL
Version: 18.0.11010.59 built by: d18.0
Product Version: 18.0.11010.59
Language: U.S. English (1033)
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2025   Size: 12.5KB
SHA256: 1c4dbdc1ae7b0877fcaa8c020d209a7d26316f1efec321d42350345713149c45
SHA1: 899e2ae4113e5dd0afc736d1a62ef8da383e0826
MD5: 81a1da192c8e39b58a0868aefff073a4
x64 – 64 Bit
AMD64, x86-64
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Verified
devenvdesc.dll
by Microsoft Corporation
for Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Visual Studio App Description Resource DLL
Version: 17.0.35504.99 built by: d17.12
Product Version: 17.0.35504.99
Language: U.S. English (1033)
Uploaded: Nov 17, 2024   Size: 12.5KB
SHA256: 9b5679939203e23d2cb7f3317ef31e33f68e03d2d911361fb9f7af0573568077
SHA1: aa0fdecd7f4a1e4f2835821c897f4a9f9ff8685f
MD5: 376bfd83c0cf44499998e91151fd22de
x64 – 64 Bit
AMD64, x86-64
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