msihnd.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

msihnd.dll file WindowsÂ® installer. 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 msihnd.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msihnd.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

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 msihnd.dll

4.1 List of msihnd.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msihnd.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WindowsÂ® installer

Software
Program	Windows Installer - Unicode
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 msihnd.dll file related problems

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

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

msihnd.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msihnd.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 msihnd.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 msihnd.dll

System Windows 10

File size 316416 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0cc68c5710405d111c0e079b85b23493
	SHA1	ee4dccb030c83a2f1550a896d4da69b9ede799f0
	SHA256	4baece91caa2f09705645d230ea2cd2389c80697bf2dce256893943c780160c7
	CRC32	623e68be
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msihnd.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 325120 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f415e0c72c408ed9af7f6237f52bb2bb
	SHA1	1f4a34fe6d9cf76ce977086496f6d0a6391319f3
	SHA256	5088b4de13e059e470ce940f8a0971e1e9e24e457ab75c85ec8f2c2d86364766
	CRC32	4ecf72bf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msihnd.dll

System Windows 8

File size 295424 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	64e43860c053bfe9cddd666e93bb252f
	SHA1	5c470775697987c872a96093c992f43025c669fe
	SHA256	d48da78ab2140fe4be894491a99fab2ef16ae75e5089b0485555469c6ab5cb4f
	CRC32	601d1aac
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msihnd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 504320 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	77db7fcf657e3d7e05cfcca8b99c7b31
	SHA1	9be4babf4e09e5cbc439871e6d9ce74c22f99d91
	SHA256	fe4d74e85f0ebef7d855a9e58c7b99f8ff05586dfa7d3304faafba4f32bab197
	CRC32	69b35877
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msihnd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 337408 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	dfec71402d544893908744e4863dc969
	SHA1	f896f92805ac2b71d63bd83c7f744799ce4690c1
	SHA256	6d11a718059da0a8f585ee37300eb0bf62508717eb0a44c7b2211053d8209b62
	CRC32	12053357
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msihnd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 503296 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	cc5a06e21510501bfac469b36490fd86
	SHA1	fa9f2cc8c18adf12c65ce48c68007b60cf274ce2
	SHA256	f01bf06cdafc7057d5fb7848d7548b136330f50d69f7365668be94f154d04ae3
	CRC32	ec0a119c
	Example file location	---

Filename msihnd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 332800 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	dc14113d196060c83bdd99d20e4dbe8e
	SHA1	c7987985be1e3f8b91b84e33d0043c4602889053
	SHA256	28f0814fd3746a8d417c5c3b09f626b0339ceb379aa7783618baa5bd2d8eab44
	CRC32	9cd34060
	Example file location	---

Filename msihnd.dll

System Windows XP

File size 271360 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	d9319a6adfa091b2a20788e57a73bbe5
	SHA1	4d38f773b685b582aa6954ea302e1bb2d8097309
	SHA256	3e32e0076f1782aadaf4057061a3f7c0a0c2c751a12a366252cc554b9f7964f8
	CRC32	f7501947
	Example file location	---