Download sppwmi.dll to Fix Errors

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

sppwmi.dll file Software Protection Platform WMI provider. 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 sppwmi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download sppwmi.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7

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 sppwmi.dll

4.1 List of sppwmi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sppwmi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Software Protection Platform WMI provider

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 sppwmi.dll file related problems

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

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

sppwmi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 114688 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2021db435e665feb35251a12a782d92b
	SHA1	c5459e0538152c41c4a6d44398f339f0489ef039
	SHA256	2597752332e232910ef75afc3057e1318684d995d2d4464053becab7919f82ad
	CRC32	de522917
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sppwmi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 111616 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	f43d6d6473c7ac903f575d7d65cea6c4
	SHA1	c93acfd8a84062268b7eceeb54f6c5b5b3057bfa
	SHA256	6768360b22772698302071c1b52d969f97bbd63da2dda0f9a0f2a3a5de4d2c20
	CRC32	3d8f06ff
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sppwmi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 107520 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	78514b039c2b31eb1367c3fb48783af3
	SHA1	54eb40a60fdf6dec32fe934bdcf3fc50704fad80
	SHA256	88e3eb8dd793781f3657904999fc5b9fb7da45a519d640145f141e98510b4b09
	CRC32	bf934d0c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sppwmi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 118784 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5f5bb7c391d0e98338bf64b19c81f1ff
	SHA1	8c275b466c4076d3c6fd9f62cf9e4a9f1342987a
	SHA256	d8db4892ca7d736b1f51d96d1656ecce2361ee72308e7c2d0c2f9fe8725e464a
	CRC32	57d403f2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename sppwmi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 142336 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	85eebb24b18781a3d4a8558d8c294a6e
	SHA1	03a6659983cf14e9b2334df9fd32e49079998364
	SHA256	85d17a0a081907c2c5c0eb856a8639704af47bb7bba508101b3a1c23f742a885
	CRC32	3c664468
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\