How to Download and Fix IPHLPAPI.DLL?

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

IPHLPAPI.DLL file IP Helper API. 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 IPHLPAPI.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download IPHLPAPI.DLL file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix IPHLPAPI.DLL errors

1 Information about IPHLPAPI.DLL file
2 Errors related to IPHLPAPI.DLL file
3 How to fix IPHLPAPI.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 IPHLPAPI.DLL

4.1 List of IPHLPAPI.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	IPHLPAPI.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	IP Helper API

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 IPHLPAPI.DLL file related problems

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

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

IPHLPAPI.DLL

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 187544 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	47be70a28268dd69577152e9aa135a6d
	SHA1	c499babd0668c300ef9779ecc82b79f4ca3e4d38
	SHA256	b587094962c5ea2e03beed1b8f12201bd7fa1a9256108a4f99f22e4be8d8a497
	CRC32	40fe387e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename IPHLPAPI.DLL

System Windows 8.1

File size 120864 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d6ff40523f68f123deca3088bccec5e1
	SHA1	835f718835ce4a521e9d2d49e220486c24499e30
	SHA256	3401440842aee3e8d8f61f48262d89d7b00f0a17bb75d448732038e7abd52a3d
	CRC32	bf356f14
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename IPHLPAPI.DLL

System Windows 8

File size 128512 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e7fc8b45baecc25d72609872b99f5e9f
	SHA1	95911d17c2c2a78c373c061e8199e50670ae110d
	SHA256	f3650345456bcc553351d6b8c082807fe388b5f9ed670e56ac7e2c58b3f8aaac
	CRC32	53f5c83b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename IPHLPAPI.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 145920 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2b81776da02017a37fe26c662827470e
	SHA1	8c85389640bea73a009d83079f8b4c963697035f
	SHA256	a656353c50ee08422145d00db9cfd9f6d3e664753b3c454b171e2a56a8aa94dc
	CRC32	18650a2d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename IPHLPAPI.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 103936 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a90dc9abd65db1a8902f361103029952
	SHA1	63e1e92df2f25c024565c3343233844b92d69469
	SHA256	26798758976ce53251ac342b966be0363ae1794bd965c452f5debc33e18969f0
	CRC32	f4d6270d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename IPHLPAPI.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 91648 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4fe8425f21b3f0f8c4b4726351d43eaa
	SHA1	0d6b0bab7b39c15d52052af88b67c2242945da8c
	SHA256	f45c1429bd60eeab7be8c2114b9c819ced7583249cee1ab234a8a05a484528a9
	CRC32	288b028a
	Example file location	---

Filename IPHLPAPI.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 126976 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	a9d70295ba8f31d5ea118b0a6b74183e
	SHA1	380ba6c495e48f6b25e6b441ae64906319ed4940
	SHA256	63a57d864664de940a22a499b9851fd170cfae20dc90d98bf343fa88e51b4245
	CRC32	1720a74a
	Example file location	---

Filename IPHLPAPI.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 94720 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	af07dc9b7cc455629e732340c7b15f3a
	SHA1	d1b9eede5a4650dc577abc73d81b948a45a36830
	SHA256	4403503f24fb76ab55d347273319b98bc0955ab3e537fa5ada498b9aed76484a
	CRC32	158bb2fd
	Example file location	---