Most FileCategorizer.dll errors are the result of missing or corrupt versions of the DLL file that was bundled with Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced. Ordinarily, installing a new version of the DLL file will repair the problem creating the error. As a last measure, we recommend using a registry cleaner to repair any invalid FileCategorizer.dll, DLL file extension, and other file path references which could be causing the error message.
System Files that employ the DLL file extension are also known as the Dynamic Link Library format. If you need to replace your FileCategorizer.dll file, you can find a %%os%% version in our database listed in the table below. If we do not have a copy of your FileCategorizer.dll version, you can simply hit the "Request" button to request a copy. Some file versions may be missing from our extensive database, and in those cases, you might need to contact Kaspersky Lab Ltd.
Please take caution in ensuring the file is placed in the correct file directory. Following these instructions carefully should resolve your FileCategorizer.dll error, but we recommend running a brief check. Confirm that the error is resolved by attempting to open Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced and / or conducting the operation that triggers the issue.
"Cannot start Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced. A required component is missing: FileCategorizer.dll. Please install Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced again."
"This application failed to start because FileCategorizer.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."
FileCategorizer.dll DLL errors happen during Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced install, while FileCategorizer.dll-related programs running (Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced), during startup or shutdown, or during installation of Windows OS. When seeing the FileCategorizer.dll error, please record occurrences to troubleshoot Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced, and to help Kaspersky Lab Ltd find the cause.
Causes of FileCategorizer.dll Errors
Primarily FileCategorizer.dll errors due to missing FileCategorizer.dll files. FileCategorizer.dll is an outside resource, creating good opportunities for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced problems to happen.
Improperly shutting down your PC or getting a virus infection could corrupt the FileCategorizer.dll, which could lead to ActiveX errors. After corruption, FileCategorizer.dll cannot load, prompting Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced problems on running.
Rarely, troubles with Windows registry entries for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced can throw the FileCategorizer.dll error. Damaged FileCategorizer.dll file path references to Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced prevent proper file loading, creating FileCategorizer.dll errors. Leftover Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced or FileCategorizer.dll registry keys, moved or missing FileCategorizer.dll, bad installations or uninstallations, can all break FileCategorizer.dll file path references.
Specifically, FileCategorizer.dll issues created by:
Invalid or corrupt FileCategorizer.dll registry entry.
FileCategorizer.dll file corrupted from malware infection.
Kaspersky Lab Ltd hardware failure, such as a bad hard drive, which has corrupted the FileCategorizer.dll file.
Another application installation overwrote correct version of FileCategorizer.dll.
FileCategorizer.dll maliciously (or mistakenly) deleted by different rogue or valid program.
FileCategorizer.dll mistakenly uninstalled (or maliciously) by unrelated Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced application.