Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file DismCmdlets. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll related errors on your device. You can also download Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll errors

1 Information about Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file
2 Errors related to Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file
3 How to fix Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll related errors?

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

4 Download Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll

4.1 List of Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	DismCmdlets

Software
Program	Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Win32
Copyrights	Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	Neutral

Most common Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file. Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll is corrupted
Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll
Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file error
Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file:
Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file could not be loaded
Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file doesn't exist

Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll

Application could not be started because Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll errors in just few steps?

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

Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\Dism\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\Dism\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\Dism\

If the steps did not solve your Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll 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 Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll

System Windows 10

File size 122368 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	800a5adebe020e4235fd6162e8268256
	SHA1	2c1e6b6995544fbc296ab885efb61ced530ef636
	SHA256	8608a076c36ba8102e15c7108b82b5ddb5913cf28afa629adb5bce1c05dff28f
	CRC32	5f3e98d6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\Dism\

Filename Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 118784 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f7c4031e55430725eaf644d9dc36a23c
	SHA1	394f2d12fc158f526b10655bc9f5be2eb4b5633f
	SHA256	9b6518ff0941be796ce52b97add06954e291a48bb7a9a4a364d99cf74b05ab1a
	CRC32	663a3317
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\Dism\

Filename Microsoft.Dism.PowerShell.dll

System Windows 8

File size 83456 bytes

Date 2012-07-25

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File details
	MD5	1d8d7231660a28955b740c0264d097d6
	SHA1	000b282a294ccc690252f2cc95cec3d3ef70abe3
	SHA256	6d5359e13580b1a1e9c0e59d4d35e5b7f80639ce8ba0e5081ae36ed722d7246d
	CRC32	f560098b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\Dism\