Troubleshoot shunimpl.dll Errors and Download File

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

shunimpl.dll file Windows Shell Obsolete APIs. 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 shunimpl.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shunimpl.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

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Fix shunimpl.dll errors

1 Information about shunimpl.dll file
2 Errors related to shunimpl.dll file
3 How to fix shunimpl.dll related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download shunimpl.dll

4.1 List of shunimpl.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shunimpl.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Shell Obsolete APIs

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 shunimpl.dll file related problems

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

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

shunimpl.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	aa265b8055c32c083aa836e49b8317ad
	SHA1	e417272d17ab85944d816f23720280a2104e15ae
	SHA256	8493d2f3499a411c4b2f03e706e9c907a7610bca2e03bab762700eaf633bc72c
	CRC32	95db6d41
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shunimpl.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7ca2a77081cb8d3e275b16228ab85b3a
	SHA1	f2193495edf65d33f7a9f4735e07b007f52981bf
	SHA256	a178029a79b4af53fdbe2c3e796d1f53af3d270059fa12ddf6a6330cb2663bd3
	CRC32	52c6fe32
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shunimpl.dll

System Windows 8

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	58bb203a60b8e41e4c61d3f08d41396c
	SHA1	0e0591728758008fb58599b2c3a1e84ba285605b
	SHA256	12336fe2a38b386b66baa8b275b567e7c4f9ddcde0b8d4ef7107cd5d3d2d47c1
	CRC32	f684d23c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename shunimpl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 10752 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0a8e209f3c1d1fb6889465d1019cc5bf
	SHA1	b736cc24bca4ba891b150f46eb833c66a797dc15
	SHA256	b194c5204e5b476ad6e3d29ca6f57209245d9b9526000240771f77091c982b57
	CRC32	ffbc360b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shunimpl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	33cfb33a0bbea072a8bee03618d9ec38
	SHA1	8f489e204c48fc730fd27759f4ee78894f724017
	SHA256	a89fbb8c0614fa4485949f2e90cc2065ae620a46f30f418933006a14132b7358
	CRC32	29eb7fcc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename shunimpl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 7168 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	317fae95ba96cdc31c3912a5c3d80e42
	SHA1	aa2a843ee3eeb4d0615b19e03db6134e858155fc
	SHA256	64edb151bc383e1a353cfcca70fac05d9dbc164a5af982f850bc64f61bcadadb
	CRC32	c2bad982
	Example file location	---

Filename shunimpl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 6656 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9cf5848604df8bfcef1dc8e41a545dfb
	SHA1	b27fe71f0c0058f0fe133352f30c2a23d2a46dba
	SHA256	7d4d0c8fe4b7b475204d06ea62d7c480fc2e1b90763b1395237e3aaade365048
	CRC32	6e794e07
	Example file location	---