mssph.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

mssph.dll file Microsoft Search Protocol Handler. 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 mssph.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mssph.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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 mssph.dll

4.1 List of mssph.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mssph.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Search Protocol Handler

Software
Program	Windows® Search
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 mssph.dll file related problems

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

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

mssph.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mssph.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 139776 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a9b06a07a5ff7552069d4b9aad993a2d
	SHA1	40f3dce57b14a19614f4424060bfc01030e58434
	SHA256	e1e62e7168912c527ce6225497f5803417a16a0a476747bbcfd78f3a202af01b
	CRC32	62c82d44
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mssph.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 391680 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8666613d957ad9a4fd0c35274dce2e80
	SHA1	18229aed4f023b801d44b5222d66c4cdb12a7287
	SHA256	5e1b293200abb724d8aea68dfc72a05d858f0041869ca4a4649470d1f128c3a2
	CRC32	8257d9a8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mssph.dll

System Windows 8

File size 408064 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fc214b2d01b8778f875415d17d3320c3
	SHA1	b25df06113865bba4356e2e0369133fe3cce4003
	SHA256	5ecfa975973ae6a076d3c65d616139d08203fe72e706f57f31ba2967d9962b11
	CRC32	99a8f68e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mssph.dll

System Windows 7

File size 337408 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	32aaeabff6299834e5d38c3a442ccf36
	SHA1	8f10804af151f5a073cb06d8becb0281c18ae720
	SHA256	8ad42ff688672124139a1f55117a2a40a5c0fb1d08d2669405c3defc1eb0ac84
	CRC32	362884a9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mssph.dll

System Windows 7

File size 491520 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	abdbabe3a7d2222b3a0db1b8b9cad16e
	SHA1	998a3b26dcad01605c2a717af9508c9afbde349e
	SHA256	c1852121f9adb5d2b46c73334c6e8b3cf6b7bb431520c6937f1cafad19aa194e
	CRC32	30e9c268
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mssph.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 351744 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	351319ef11c263c95fb721ac76f436d6
	SHA1	2b8dd9a376f9cafcb4dbc3711371405fdf3bd11a
	SHA256	ffdc593618fac95b89b648acfd95393fffa7f7d450b2e4c273ebdbf85679272f
	CRC32	ad54f780
	Example file location	---

Filename mssph.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 501248 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	93655e5d1e940e5a0f73f5a1719a0da0
	SHA1	defffa009f984b6cac03b4a42ec13e6a43c04f86
	SHA256	df9a63d29d8334e34949b09ebbd357a5de7d9f0230a40e2a3ba3b7110852d76e
	CRC32	5ea481b6
	Example file location	---