mssha.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

mssha.dll file Windows Security Health Agent. 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 mssha.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mssha.dll file compatible with 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 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 mssha.dll

4.1 List of mssha.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mssha.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Security Health Agent

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 mssha.dll file related problems

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

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

mssha.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 8.1

File size 188416 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4a88d975eb17e188b26a3cb146837ff4
	SHA1	82d88ba52c5191e3057539ad0bd71c9f8d721e81
	SHA256	8fe56af015d877f04948e1d015a6102f0d7c1123276725c16756e4af9b8cef53
	CRC32	06377942
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mssha.dll

System Windows 8

File size 181248 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fae40c6de60ebe4d20330106f3c8a68f
	SHA1	8a7c433ca00925b2a1d26dd42131822c30bc221b
	SHA256	5fb330866aeff42ae7d12ec8eeb11dcb62dc0fd414fd979ff3cac760dac29d70
	CRC32	367f08cf
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mssha.dll

System Windows 7

File size 171520 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	04c20dbc09884a27f65ebd721b42f073
	SHA1	a22275d0fd06e8dc1b3c8fbf41addf838977a46b
	SHA256	f7693d6380a1e1d126cd369cbbaefe5eb3b2323ca7aa3d15adbe051781d4acfb
	CRC32	d09e32df
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mssha.dll

System Windows 7

File size 252928 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ff819f4345099b8fa6f6b3c5d0bf1f68
	SHA1	d33ffe4cb619a5ede652b2910dca1d09245d1676
	SHA256	b490b00fbb97c777f7149ede14a6c3964ab58652e9922da94793a363be17d6ce
	CRC32	004fda27
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mssha.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 169472 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4cfdb5508ee90953926da0baa27f5640
	SHA1	54c9ad7986c5b878419cd92d7fbddb77bb61ca44
	SHA256	2f7066be8752911e9a6350d3e25dc0bea4e4b3d6ed45e6eaf023782a07cc385a
	CRC32	b184c6fa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mssha.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 231936 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	75e1f246a953b81c3f289edf562b03b2
	SHA1	a068ccfc54bc30a8cab898a89c02c7fd8e79bcb1
	SHA256	099845e623b1bd4aeb5716750d2c47d8428e1a81fb71529cf81ded7e97417f96
	CRC32	539fb87d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mssha.dll

System Windows XP

File size 155136 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	f7bbaa9485f04e46a053e147cdfad079
	SHA1	0bb726ff3cb5edce19bbed640fb25057abc7b5da
	SHA256	36db0c367353c0988fb62e07188363dc19038b2275fb93c47c300b81c82403a8
	CRC32	22361285
	Example file location	---