sdhcinst.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

sdhcinst.dll file Secure Digital Host Controller Class Installer. 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 sdhcinst.dll related errors on your device. You can also download sdhcinst.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 Vista, Windows XP

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Fix sdhcinst.dll errors

1 Information about sdhcinst.dll file
2 Errors related to sdhcinst.dll file
3 How to fix sdhcinst.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 sdhcinst.dll

4.1 List of sdhcinst.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sdhcinst.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Secure Digital Host Controller Class Installer

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common sdhcinst.dll file related problems

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

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

sdhcinst.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of sdhcinst.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7eb96b834880a04cf9514bc466350b93
	SHA1	d08b6790ee6851f7c527b78eb4b714f55b5e165b
	SHA256	76ad85c2234b36bb922c41f477acfaaf4a561e34207d495820b28725d1930ec7
	CRC32	4544063d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdhcinst.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	99238342eb9831b845b327d21f66b9ac
	SHA1	80c351905eb57ef6d9d8215934c137c7d1a75c50
	SHA256	94cdf34a377cd92d7d7a1242f884b59b6d5bbefe0d493fd8cb83a4ea108cb839
	CRC32	0a6a7527
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdhcinst.dll

System Windows 8

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	eccb9d8c62f41217ca40eef1102feb5f
	SHA1	a95639e8b4225d4c6aa64862ad50fdfb2bf8d9e9
	SHA256	3b6e532c696eb3ddcbff5b84ab9d776c8868f46a61b4cda09fc1fda06855120e
	CRC32	4917c5f6
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdhcinst.dll

System Windows 7

File size 34304 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c9a4c86ec4834742545f77ca60196b84
	SHA1	f360b15d7e33b342e4ad90b32b0246a52c7baa70
	SHA256	dd66ab1ccf8a41475ab75a3d367af76e3dea512caffc9e1c8cebfdac49fb0180
	CRC32	98fa832e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdhcinst.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 34304 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e41f90f2f89195172d42b2ec429bf44e
	SHA1	0fa8bd394c7851b3bb7a19f63873fe681ff4870b
	SHA256	aa745db8b0da445470b65997965af6089b2cf568177901bac2891e727feeca78
	CRC32	7116cc03
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdhcinst.dll

System Windows XP

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	6ceaadb356c2a5b55f8fbc1f7a31e068
	SHA1	66dcadb4eefe4a7d4033e3022fb5bce55e2546b0
	SHA256	3a29a50e3c72dfbe316f3c53c471b5ddb3639d877a220a43622c75e4bb8ebb67
	CRC32	c9cbc40f
	Example file location	---