Download and Fix shsetup.dll

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

shsetup.dll file Shell setup helper. 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 shsetup.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shsetup.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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 shsetup.dll

4.1 List of shsetup.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shsetup.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Shell setup helper

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 shsetup.dll file related problems

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

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

shsetup.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 109568 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9340a1f7e3654f072a837b25d3e6eed2
	SHA1	0eddc0471a3e1fa30775638822fb26fe5494cf54
	SHA256	bb3b7eba1fb8d1b34932415f5fd039f979762d09ec92603bd29a61be9e42c2f6
	CRC32	57f62b39
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsetup.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 94208 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	73655091b3cdb126d506438e995733cb
	SHA1	f9a6a377ecda2a2c99369f5cc286b71a09ebbc71
	SHA256	0554f2897cc88f1e40ca8f19ed2186cd159c83b63820f4accb40c6306dacb777
	CRC32	4cca0b3c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsetup.dll

System Windows 8

File size 96768 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e8777572576ebfdd438a0df9b95e6512
	SHA1	729e34f1fd8cf02ac1d27ed2703dec4153ba796b
	SHA256	b8391b54dcdeb7cf5a74b3ccf91c9a3a7390d493cc6c58bf47afbe4e99ead180
	CRC32	fba3e04f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsetup.dll

System Windows 7

File size 130048 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	431dc374bb338d99400b24fac576d7d1
	SHA1	148243e410774cbbfcc436ff391d90cb325056f7
	SHA256	b8cdf7f789f16879753d3bca57e7d4a07efc85ce3de8e1d7734fa1a8aa1ff9a0
	CRC32	f3fdac00
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsetup.dll

System Windows 7

File size 111104 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5e6e37dc2efe39ec146271e22a16844f
	SHA1	c3b7badbba8992b14781791fa24a667989be73d2
	SHA256	8476fc69063c56b1e99f472476305fe25ced9140bc88715fae4fc66d7d17f7f8
	CRC32	4ca0b1e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsetup.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 121856 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	25467bcc0718c01f3a96c85468b19334
	SHA1	0d87e259945dbf475d0aaf95f4d2df34f1865a02
	SHA256	42c40f6fc08535b488fb0f8fe717f1eeb262b60ba5705540e9a261b048a4e974
	CRC32	f3842fd8
	Example file location	---

Filename shsetup.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 101376 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c87da82adb2b3a50c764268684d7919d
	SHA1	9e5409fbc75f7e29533003d71dcb7990243617d5
	SHA256	8a6641e8f25e89a86f37d771b0845308810994debe796ab0877d37d531e352ba
	CRC32	af128b78
	Example file location	---