Troubleshoot IHDS.DLL Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing IHDS.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 IHDS.DLL file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

IHDS.DLL file Microsoft IME. 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 IHDS.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download IHDS.DLL file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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 IHDS.DLL

4.1 List of IHDS.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	IHDS.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft IME

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common IHDS.DLL file related problems

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

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

IHDS.DLL

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

Problems related to IHDS.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 IHDS.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 IHDS.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

IHDS.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 IHDS.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 IHDS.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 IHDS.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 IHDS.DLL file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the IHDS.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 IHDS.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 IHDS.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 IHDS.DLL file

The last solution is to manually download and replace IHDS.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 IHDS.DLL file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\SHARED\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\SHARED\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\SHARED\

If the steps did not solve your IHDS.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 IHDS.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 219136 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0f4ba90738f9981d45694dcf897b8c78
	SHA1	27498401c59402714723599b4d1cad0c4d397756
	SHA256	d215da858e040e8edcf0b96e018d741a514231ce0c7adfc1d243f4e738c8094c
	CRC32	f5a595dc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\SHARED\

Filename IHDS.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 150528 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	954fbaaf86424503f304cdac8ed1ed3d
	SHA1	8972a1cfbb5cefecbe8e60b5046a430adc7f3d41
	SHA256	a5407fe86bb445a246dc4c253feefd2b6395be8da440bfb8383de4cfcbd7f9ad
	CRC32	201589f1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\SHARED\

Filename IHDS.DLL

System Windows 8.1

File size 159744 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	76d0bab3578ca05c92ee6a7e28c812e6
	SHA1	b9daed86d02453458ca80a1ed425c73e220f2c7e
	SHA256	21096fd503c3a95b9fab9729fd1ba653b9d263f5ba8f50196417ffaa042ecf39
	CRC32	5335aa8e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\SHARED\