shlwapi.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

shlwapi.dll file Shell Light-weight Utility 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 shlwapi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shlwapi.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 shlwapi.dll

4.1 List of shlwapi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shlwapi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Shell Light-weight Utility 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 shlwapi.dll file related problems

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

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

shlwapi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 277432 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4a9a263e9f24222b298b349a0b2c2f3e
	SHA1	d3c14fe1cb6ea7aef5a2406fe2db3c16b4e3e2c8
	SHA256	373fa3de904f0c2d12291a9e8c6c3a2882ba832cead1e247a4358c02581b942e
	CRC32	1ae6975c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shlwapi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 278352 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f3b94fc86266c10911cdc4961f4f14ff
	SHA1	4f5bcc706186869d03c8d5d9b5bdda94f5d357ae
	SHA256	defc8302b1d1108b2e2f067519380a583dec36e7504b84e27a5cde4a4d7622d5
	CRC32	cd71e1c7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shlwapi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 246784 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b8ecf8a56eef75468f9abfece70af555
	SHA1	e53765a8ad65b5b929351361e2799d02abf85055
	SHA256	0b0f821595664d1b6671b4981025e151326cf24ace433faa5bf882e633b1cc2d
	CRC32	c2e4a2e4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shlwapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 350208 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8cc3c111d653e96f3ea1590891491d71
	SHA1	0ba38e91bf0e9d554e8dfea0ed6ea1214f9952a3
	SHA256	1d326d7d116d76876ee2b14a5bfb7b4328e21db9b5aaab9cb67f8efb93924230
	CRC32	16433dd0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shlwapi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 448512 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	eaf32cb8c1f810e4715b4dfbe785c7ff
	SHA1	3b099b193abb9064e6937101d0c309f04d713882
	SHA256	db6ad07fded42433e669508ab73faff6daff04575d6f1d016fe3eb6ecec4dd5d
	CRC32	c2122d6d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shlwapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 455680 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	57001f086a7434d873d03970c00f67b8
	SHA1	ff0221fa09bba01e8d4c63236a94ebc50882298a
	SHA256	55445ee5a62c1921214a9364d5f03c8c85e9f2c4a0df0036ed4fd9e366717354
	CRC32	3e6fade8
	Example file location	---

Filename shlwapi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 353280 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8246fc0b1759ebe4e0e60ba1bd13c467
	SHA1	d621b12524489eff5f5753249f2ffe56bb2b7aa7
	SHA256	7e9d96f64b19097f8346251fc4085b36a5a8730b7549d48fe473904462c095cf
	CRC32	b0cb68e8
	Example file location	---

Filename shlwapi.dll

System Windows XP

File size 474112 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	72edae61e761c14714bfd0cb4ba3c0db
	SHA1	a9245beec2e139b31cd3b65e0f0e4804c030e639
	SHA256	b31589b029d52f8a1e493507cedb58331d1651c2e76d4c7ac3db69c67a366329
	CRC32	cad23168
	Example file location	---