rshx32.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing rshx32.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 rshx32.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

rshx32.dll file Security Shell Extension. 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 rshx32.dll related errors on your device. You can also download rshx32.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 rshx32.dll

4.1 List of rshx32.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	rshx32.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Security Shell Extension

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 rshx32.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to rshx32.dll file. rshx32.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 rshx32.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

rshx32.dll is corrupted
rshx32.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - rshx32.dll
rshx32.dll file error
rshx32.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register rshx32.dll file:
rshx32.dll file could not be loaded
rshx32.dll file doesn't exist

rshx32.dll

Application could not be started because rshx32.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to rshx32.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 rshx32.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 rshx32.dll errors in just few steps?

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

rshx32.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 rshx32.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 rshx32.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 rshx32.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 rshx32.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the rshx32.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 rshx32.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 rshx32.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 rshx32.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace rshx32.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 rshx32.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of rshx32.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: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your rshx32.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 rshx32.dll

System Windows 10

File size 118784 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9b75e8182f83ddb1c106b2bedaf80baa
	SHA1	5a463ba0f5d6cda31832b7ab40d3b162e2cf1364
	SHA256	c14762ee6490fa049a4cd7475af3eeff2433b1fe01d5d8378febc2544fb5287c
	CRC32	20dbb042
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rshx32.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 113152 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bf828f9cb6324321bdce9aa00196b5d4
	SHA1	5a3057dd4ea2ffd00c8e2e5a8b272b86cf73b9e5
	SHA256	c0ffc7fdfbb1cec242a1d5345eedbfab821f9fdccd5f6d8d1ece40710e216090
	CRC32	6c33149b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rshx32.dll

System Windows 8

File size 54784 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e31a10bf42db500446176db939b85b26
	SHA1	db34761c0d370f635dba7a13a27df42d6044bfd2
	SHA256	869aa23d16a74220640400ad8cd4738dc9c635b2e1070de24032cf69bc43e41d
	CRC32	8d106cc9
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rshx32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 43008 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5e615146ca28574da378abfdfc73b4ca
	SHA1	5414e09699a9ecd2d32523d7b8fc2d37a65c516f
	SHA256	7ccd76dac7b27bd21bf978c46b0e0650659abe9bff98d406fd25b3b1881716b6
	CRC32	002740bf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename rshx32.dll

System Windows 7

File size 53760 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	a5a6c140cbf8f7e6d29941c1cd86fd76
	SHA1	b48744e07254a1cf49ef74dc494965c8862658df
	SHA256	92f7893aa43b7083aeb4c58fdbd7170b4e69fc5bce378dda48ffd30f8637c42e
	CRC32	7e83c0a7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename rshx32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 53760 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	6f7b7f50e25c99e7afa466565920dc36
	SHA1	981568b3199a8345fd9cf8bc79d347e831e317a2
	SHA256	d138a491ec632341ec9b01c8c2f8b9e94892b51f4225e8d0c88e2078ae5477b9
	CRC32	ad78b2f2
	Example file location	---

Filename rshx32.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 43520 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ae0e0a7814c858584baf42781750898d
	SHA1	4df6246164cfc9ed47796e8f703b8cd68d6db29a
	SHA256	5780907b6e4d860a89f1121380366048bdd2731f6b7b612d84725b364728c9e4
	CRC32	e562b66a
	Example file location	---

Filename rshx32.dll

System Windows XP

File size 39936 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	f99b7c7118733f1cd1713fc6a5473c1d
	SHA1	4d0025efd78b6171fc9fee1a02ec25f04448bcfc
	SHA256	564325dae397352c21206cae15b095fbe8587a3d619b052e40387e05b5a08719
	CRC32	90d0b502
	Example file location	---