shsvcs.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

shsvcs.dll file Windows Shell Services Dll. 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 shsvcs.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shsvcs.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 shsvcs.dll

4.1 List of shsvcs.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shsvcs.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Shell Services Dll

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 shsvcs.dll file related problems

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

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

shsvcs.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 564224 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a2f85fa367f911271e5e8d4d1b426d2d
	SHA1	7d91692ff00aec4ade5b2d81ae0ebe4c94c749c0
	SHA256	8b24f03435e5da0001b574cdcd918efde4eb2a6487f5725d392344303119961d
	CRC32	23339a05
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsvcs.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 576512 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c42272bffa4f921de406f3c7455d709b
	SHA1	fefc411aa683b75e2ef1bd8ddd32b4ad98df8d56
	SHA256	d6fb69495914124ee1d8cf463662c7da33315321b9620d51c7fb47f4ee4f153b
	CRC32	33e7297f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsvcs.dll

System Windows 8

File size 506368 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c416b8e2ef38d100da19c4da8a3e8a17
	SHA1	00fa87c6e4a6195e9d492cfe559f8a14806b009c
	SHA256	1939fb82dedf5bc7a9f70a0b6013e4c76d8384823400ba9de15477a86c3c9d40
	CRC32	b5673748
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shsvcs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 328192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	414da952a35bf5d50192e28263b40577
	SHA1	386f19a0879d2d25b6ce36647c02254fc6abe637
	SHA256	9c9bafb9880da6cc728506a142be124e186219610dcc3460657a3ca93c865df1
	CRC32	8d3ef857
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shsvcs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 370688 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	aaf932b4011d14052955d4b212a4da8d
	SHA1	f198f95315ee0705ee37d1f7c3beb45881eb76a2
	SHA256	2a3bfd0fa9569288e91ae3e72ca1ec39e1450d01e6473ce51157e0f138257923
	CRC32	74e2ee75
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shsvcs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 301568 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	2ad15758174dcc7993ff3c00a955dd66
	SHA1	fc920a6879a258211b4f2c6b102e8e09133cd0ff
	SHA256	55cc7a391259871444bc23cfcd0b3b884f2ad0f0c4c0d50abfdc6d90cd0389e2
	CRC32	e48296c6
	Example file location	---

Filename shsvcs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 247296 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c818c44c201898399bf999bb6b35d4e3
	SHA1	4bb84980d83fefd4e18810421a45ecf6fab0b2ef
	SHA256	8887edf7f9d16f5d055aa4ee3be22ad238af15034671f09124921b66b7890915
	CRC32	e4cc3e62
	Example file location	---

Filename shsvcs.dll

System Windows XP

File size 135168 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1926899bf9ffe2602b63074971700412
	SHA1	5738989e5c1300d3e4de70ff1e5c91ebc025c825
	SHA256	f5c48edbe5c6507527630b49c95baa9f1e47eacc5a910f2b9a4528733e81a966
	CRC32	9b3194e7
	Example file location	---