How to Repair lsm.dll? Download Now

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

lsm.dll file Local Session Manager Service. 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 lsm.dll related errors on your device. You can also download lsm.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

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 lsm.dll

4.1 List of lsm.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	lsm.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Local Session Manager Service

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common lsm.dll file related problems

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

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

lsm.dll

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

Problems related to lsm.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 lsm.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 lsm.dll errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace lsm.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 lsm.dll file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your lsm.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 lsm.dll

System Windows 10

File size 615936 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3dc3b4bf8b6dda78461bd49153165ae8
	SHA1	18c2392c10506d7c4401f49f0529a4208488ae4a
	SHA256	283ff14be449d26f7fb9fa62aa432c4b669a7edd4d0016c8d3032a8656cace88
	CRC32	d658ef7e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename lsm.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 667648 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	cd17731743c01addc52f73e220b5c999
	SHA1	816ff1d5471cd1ee0b365cbfdfc6f7f7139877ad
	SHA256	94648e687409cea3a637ea74b96b47d91055c1113a6f1b099b23c17a58e0b9a9
	CRC32	98978e82
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename lsm.dll

System Windows 8

File size 349696 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2ed5c59ff66818436934724fe443fbb7
	SHA1	06e78cff0af0dbe6cea4dffc23010376b32b8928
	SHA256	2132d3988963d5c53bd14b5a7e2b0b24f73e6a3c81b80fe107e1ab465e8ca2ca
	CRC32	b0450923
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\