Troubleshoot netshell.dll Errors and Download File

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

netshell.dll file Network Connections Shell. 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 netshell.dll related errors on your device. You can also download netshell.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

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Fix netshell.dll errors

1 Information about netshell.dll file
2 Errors related to netshell.dll file
3 How to fix netshell.dll related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download netshell.dll

4.1 List of netshell.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	netshell.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Network Connections Shell

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 netshell.dll file related problems

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

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

netshell.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 2661888 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	ad04bb6320de7ae6beb6f02e20bc9f4c
	SHA1	df80534817905d614a29b416e1aff756e2481eee
	SHA256	5e1efc6b8b143e321003fd766823c8d391b12dce56d1917a1d4919c16f874617
	CRC32	eff470a4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netshell.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 2714624 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ea0ddf5d543839fbb8931cb5fb0ab7e6
	SHA1	dac6d279b07abd9f032fa3af26c3a8f7cf8f450d
	SHA256	28e3808592d3d365c4a7e24042125855aa61bf50f5df17d42dee04552b8eb38d
	CRC32	902968a2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netshell.dll

System Windows 8

File size 2713600 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	757104cf4817b2a7482e5c6785caa6be
	SHA1	b87ec309c6069de5b2ea6930c1587b7b41b73734
	SHA256	5a7c1d9140b4fa59f49d60bd7ce7e16a1023157d28835e9670d284bf72c0c527
	CRC32	55b08ecd
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netshell.dll

System Windows 7

File size 2652160 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a42f2c1eb3b66c54fb3c7b79d30c1a6d
	SHA1	cee705de8d3dfcc9e2a14e0249d6be61fcd54a18
	SHA256	a63836db3b01835dc1311526a95198d6ebccb1dc9ddafbc38ec36c128cdb98b9
	CRC32	bc02a27c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netshell.dll

System Windows 7

File size 2494464 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	eab975db4c2805927fe5bd047d05c9aa
	SHA1	10e21619fd4bc8bd4bf23ac0868a1872076330d7
	SHA256	8f5497b1a2652b5eaa5d35bd314b5f90c5140207427dae6068d665fa44d3fd56
	CRC32	c6603aed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netshell.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 3341312 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	aa6faa30d3d0d4424dba3d74d1ca1e14
	SHA1	c3d7cc323fda3a75729544a640b0661d881554c5
	SHA256	757f0d5a8c6c28aa5d52ae34e294259d96cd9fb58da569527a495dab9cc52db0
	CRC32	ff021ed5
	Example file location	---

Filename netshell.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 3174400 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e98e402067978db38282158f9e8609ca
	SHA1	eb461ef20ab04b99b8327f07e1a7d55c639bbf5f
	SHA256	63aa9ba292f5a62c0b6c668be27e4b0bf1761cd5d961d405caede2dc7c54a2e2
	CRC32	a4f72993
	Example file location	---

Filename netshell.dll

System Windows XP

File size 1703936 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	062f837c1fbdb6a0a75f82efc2ee8e74
	SHA1	93a40e968c9ff4bbae8397f55db8b291d9e4e0a0
	SHA256	3c0bfa381cbc2c55b58a8942a7148a6c27e244d26313efb4708dd5858c689e02
	CRC32	b48afae7
	Example file location	---