Troubleshoot mswsock.dll Errors and Download File

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

mswsock.dll file Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider. 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 mswsock.dll related errors on your device. You can also download mswsock.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 mswsock.dll

4.1 List of mswsock.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mswsock.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider

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 mswsock.dll file related problems

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

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

mswsock.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 315160 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e525972510af1ba2ee099ccbb62c7f0e
	SHA1	1f22bd06c3298bf67cb5462434e5034e54d25888
	SHA256	71c897727df7876d455d2418693e2f203003b8b77b8b0ead4d03cefbe4d50523
	CRC32	88ffb1b4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mswsock.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 286208 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	98eca44a09efa23890205d2b5233fc96
	SHA1	a75cb12e0abd2fe0646972c97aadc46625f839e0
	SHA256	1044bcc4f603e204301ec3ffce033d1a7f936598f750fb87eb7537ae12026a2a
	CRC32	8a079135
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mswsock.dll

System Windows 8

File size 289280 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	91a885dca0639d555ab26132bffc0785
	SHA1	32b236c0afe6065153798f686c466332b6f9dfcf
	SHA256	7c5bf8204f9c46244eb626811595a9c36911ebf37ff3b01c5cc148f84f10b24a
	CRC32	7d70ba5d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mswsock.dll

System Windows 7

File size 326144 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1d5185a4c7e6695431ae4b55c3d7d333
	SHA1	5e9f739d46e20541ffc0a6421dc6be416ca8f261
	SHA256	16f3906c54f1d71559836fdfcf4e83e7c9f454463d78fd577ad2d7022e0bcb51
	CRC32	fb0c636c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mswsock.dll

System Windows 7

File size 232448 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8999b8631c7fd9f7f9ec3cafd953ba24
	SHA1	8bc9247909b17f497d74433e2476d40811394d96
	SHA256	4e96d3eaccb1ef7dc429caf433c2d4a0a129333b9ab10a05c32ca33c67dc26fa
	CRC32	80b6cc18
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mswsock.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 223232 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8617350c9b590b63e620881092751bcb
	SHA1	80242208d24461a0165b23240291fae8c0fe8fe7
	SHA256	4d16a2197f9ed9062cfd93061294fb8e1068071d03e72b6cf3c7256f1b454a9b
	CRC32	f2f60fd3
	Example file location	---

Filename mswsock.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 304128 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	bb08d93011b82883ec33c7707a9627be
	SHA1	b7495432a2501051978b8f418434bc612c9fc3d4
	SHA256	e4eff4d73437a20336abdcdc94874d8e5c80dc9afdb04d6354f0d9df576b273f
	CRC32	0a28f2d7
	Example file location	---

Filename mswsock.dll

System Windows XP

File size 245248 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	b4138e99236f0f57d4cf49bae98a0746
	SHA1	d9713565d3ddc212f38b841cbd8c40b2e471c128
	SHA256	ddeae046c1165c41f06933e808b143118208b02bb83fa80bef8f550d4dc78149
	CRC32	b15af234
	Example file location	---