hwruksh.dat Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing hwruksh.dat files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent hwruksh.dat file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

hwruksh.dat file Game Data. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of hwruksh.dat related errors on your device. You can also download hwruksh.dat file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 8

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download hwruksh.dat

4.1 List of hwruksh.dat file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hwruksh.dat
File extension	DAT
Type	Dynamic Link Library
Description	Game Data

Software
Program	Windows 8.1
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	8.1

Details
File size	2807248
Oldest file	2009-07-13
Latest file	2014-11-21

Most common hwruksh.dat file related problems

There are various types of errors related to hwruksh.dat file. hwruksh.dat file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to hwruksh.dat file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

hwruksh.dat is corrupted
hwruksh.dat cannot be located
Runtime Error - hwruksh.dat
hwruksh.dat file error
hwruksh.dat file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register hwruksh.dat file:
hwruksh.dat file could not be loaded
hwruksh.dat file doesn't exist

hwruksh.dat

Application could not be started because hwruksh.dat file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to hwruksh.dat can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing hwruksh.dat file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix hwruksh.dat errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

hwruksh.dat file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with hwruksh.dat file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to hwruksh.dat file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of hwruksh.dat or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to hwruksh.dat file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the hwruksh.dat file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the hwruksh.dat file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the hwruksh.dat file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace hwruksh.dat file

The last solution is to manually download and replace hwruksh.dat file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded hwruksh.dat file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of hwruksh.dat file example directory paths.

Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your hwruksh.dat file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename hwruksh.dat

System Windows 8.1

File size 2807248 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	2bafad0615bf73079aace281e82456dd
	SHA1	5a3fb51e555f25703ee6a6d4209ca59ee7e79e4f
	SHA256	10c93e0bb500a747c50f56bd0317d2ca6a767dcac5b6b3a93871711eab2a5fd9
	CRC32	e898b3a8
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\

Filename hwruksh.dat

System Windows 7

File size 2227968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8346d1cfa88c00e8f45c2230bfda6e53
	SHA1	57499c892cab528a72ef7718ca75215bf1bf018e
	SHA256	b4d63b44cc4947a0faca0770fb3cd07bed2d629b9ca17aab83d34561e8c42cd8
	CRC32	ba485091
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\

Filename hwruksh.dat

System Windows 8

File size 2807248 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	2bafad0615bf73079aace281e82456dd
	SHA1	5a3fb51e555f25703ee6a6d4209ca59ee7e79e4f
	SHA256	10c93e0bb500a747c50f56bd0317d2ca6a767dcac5b6b3a93871711eab2a5fd9
	CRC32	e898b3a8
	Example file location	---