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

shimgvw.dll file Photo Gallery Viewer. 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 shimgvw.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shimgvw.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 shimgvw.dll

4.1 List of shimgvw.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shimgvw.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Photo Gallery Viewer

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 shimgvw.dll file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 26112 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f8532a2c3a7299368d7c7dcb2e9a0de2
	SHA1	a48896e4991bc0ddface7c5c2d8a15b7eceefe29
	SHA256	f20742e660bd793df0d7bad89d22a931299e6be716fe06a6ed6849437a8bb53e
	CRC32	f2759d16
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shimgvw.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 17408 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	82a8d906644f4c554b093fff3e32cd07
	SHA1	b425ad8ca8ef9e19cc1a869c64cfd18e555dc746
	SHA256	1f9642d504696a7536a54a1e120d838a628c6311da27a9745b03f0e25855b3bf
	CRC32	ae339335
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shimgvw.dll

System Windows 8

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	550a89190f168f0e9cfe74c59f512195
	SHA1	87e8a7d569ba7fd25b3ed0fc62b2f44770a80bb8
	SHA256	5f9d89b04052b23b777a6a2afeb3704486e1497a779c70ceeabed9fa6c87580f
	CRC32	ee33eaaf
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shimgvw.dll

System Windows 7

File size 37376 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	00eed37ffa36c9fcf8370160596b891e
	SHA1	920a07d900c1c0e91207286baf4215c149983873
	SHA256	75dd363926a05604e17900b82536abfedb15e450c16d66d51624ab8903609540
	CRC32	608ef888
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shimgvw.dll

System Windows 7

File size 35840 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	faa05dd44e5df264aebe3f03ba4211bb
	SHA1	37d228764eee584c08fd948bf41772ea5e849d62
	SHA256	a164c70590ee67c83d9b088bae7468e8b4f4fcd7978239f13fc34c0bc7e0ca53
	CRC32	80862490
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shimgvw.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 128000 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5285cfb0ef1cd609ec8f88305642880c
	SHA1	659b89ff96d274fc95d4a24fca8fd530392a52e6
	SHA256	44c83e8eefff41d47627bdbb317688ea96a85396fe11dcf8825f0d301def639d
	CRC32	7cfa502b
	Example file location	---

Filename shimgvw.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 130048 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	78daf80036efbaee5acd4fdb83db6939
	SHA1	97c72dbce1ea610c35d901a3aa33e2e6bd181f20
	SHA256	3702f380aa57c9ab4cc2b6df781d33dbc416b5ddfa3fa7acfc6ccb5ed965cd35
	CRC32	a7f772b2
	Example file location	---

Filename shimgvw.dll

System Windows XP

File size 438272 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	cc16718e92e558f22048d5c046d4de6b
	SHA1	2e6b8b3277c0bdfec7913cbe85ebd59dd684e355
	SHA256	ea31795afdf5032c80cbbadebd81133e6c0a8aad5a7601a9c23deb53c0e3915b
	CRC32	6038376d
	Example file location	---