Troubleshoot smphost.dll Errors and Download File

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

smphost.dll file Storage Management Provider (SMP) host service. 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 smphost.dll related errors on your device. You can also download smphost.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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 smphost.dll

4.1 List of smphost.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	smphost.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Storage Management Provider (SMP) host service

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	Neutral

Most common smphost.dll file related problems

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

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

smphost.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of smphost.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5175eae52d5814c9230188f8e5fa582f
	SHA1	efcce5e09ba52e791047875d4881139e9a8cc164
	SHA256	065d89f202d13e80124ee87e0728ba3d7aefac6e80973779abfe353cfe283e9d
	CRC32	77bda7b1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename smphost.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	61f226ab84d21164df32c32affd2670f
	SHA1	50b142739b355dec9eccce1bad6323136b5c9f49
	SHA256	544630501f0a2733906f11cbd292385ea2ed65581a0e80632065da74a1d8372d
	CRC32	1c16206b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\