Troubleshoot shdocvw.dll Errors and Download File

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

shdocvw.dll file Shell Doc Object and Control Library. 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 shdocvw.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shdocvw.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 shdocvw.dll

4.1 List of shdocvw.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shdocvw.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Shell Doc Object and Control Library

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 shdocvw.dll file related problems

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

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

shdocvw.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 223744 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c5e7e5c784c9fb1a41c00aa3cb14e71e
	SHA1	f13fab1f24dc6b945bb9956d9fda0b8c56d9407c
	SHA256	73426b05461b8cbc39317409d086f0956aa36af5c34339db37336889529b8949
	CRC32	a15c8279
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shdocvw.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 214528 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	31e1e5275e5d102ecff251fbd31ce503
	SHA1	61453df0e97bf8fed20d12dad947bf999b3a5585
	SHA256	059c853aae31ca3d5d2b569ffa3004261e9589fbee5e9f147c7af0db35bfd625
	CRC32	2a31b0af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shdocvw.dll

System Windows 8

File size 198656 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9da86b80ae1339f19cd5d290787eb7b3
	SHA1	b403f2e6b416d33a6ee3312edd48d988a83bf79c
	SHA256	6a9ade376c135997ba66d911752a2780ac11f88147c76db8502f254c307f011b
	CRC32	064243c8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shdocvw.dll

System Windows 7

File size 179712 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	be247ae996a9fde007a27b51413a6c79
	SHA1	bc159a6bcfce331624901f130e50f797fe51a1cd
	SHA256	a4280be9bdcb51e50a0e302f59acdf866efac8035d766172d06c15019cc57476
	CRC32	ab99bafb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shdocvw.dll

System Windows 7

File size 196608 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c4f40f6cacd796a8e16671d0e9a2f319
	SHA1	0881ae2a2fd3c5f03654410c474e5a25317942b2
	SHA256	44853c645915d910ed0cc6d38f68b6c222528ec5fcbe990e238010f41204e682
	CRC32	874682c1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shdocvw.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1068032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2aa4117ee5f4765ad8404dcf9d552c71
	SHA1	92004caadca703d8cf41f5e5f4d26c0f146a93f3
	SHA256	56f8a23969099af879e591fd4bc2a556851b3e47caee9094586b77c3af4ac20e
	CRC32	8650eb96
	Example file location	---

Filename shdocvw.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1195520 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	52414cf37708e802aa6f058695592df9
	SHA1	e43aa6fbb7758b3ea63fa4deb78e6c3c91d5ddae
	SHA256	205966f4b0f4752104489d580c4af4f23a771ca38217f1f9ac8b913ca042a1a2
	CRC32	ac95d19e
	Example file location	---

Filename shdocvw.dll

System Windows XP

File size 1499136 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	26cb10fa893f940ab09713ff46dcdade
	SHA1	dad3cf64ffec5bf388fd959bd61c17087aef85ae
	SHA256	b113e03877ff2073abac1a7df53a575f15915438c5eb10401ffef7caaea902bc
	CRC32	af1068d4
	Example file location	---