How to Download and Fix vdswmi.dll?

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

vdswmi.dll file WMI Provider for VDS. 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 vdswmi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download vdswmi.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 vdswmi.dll

4.1 List of vdswmi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	vdswmi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WMI Provider for VDS

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 vdswmi.dll file related problems

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

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

vdswmi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 168448 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2d013f54e549cf344a397068caf690e7
	SHA1	78eb40ef999f5701c336a09f1da2c0066bce48da
	SHA256	10967a35cece0d1bdab7598496031bd2fd26192f7d7217a8017ee950801dcf58
	CRC32	ad4f70f7
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename vdswmi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 167424 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2a0ddb43e431288d9af63aa791cb260c
	SHA1	0b24ea007a1488529711281e44f9c9dd1c328338
	SHA256	1357a49e589597aad463b53e5434401abecf08bb694cd85250e6496209a40d2c
	CRC32	079a00ba
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename vdswmi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 150016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	23de844626d71269df6fc2c28a8b5bf0
	SHA1	e66d4dfa19af300e2ff5d9e2ff849813fe66c103
	SHA256	75ed4a3e8c9c45c546afbd4adb59d9dbcb25a223688f112586257edba187be93
	CRC32	c5b3282d
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename vdswmi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 138240 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	088de34e42aeea124d3b468565b06483
	SHA1	79aefe2127ccfd54c6fa08c11766efd3e2546298
	SHA256	b64ab71acfb126e3aef8c8800cdf529f12efa857c1b5e4dd2ae4d750a85d18c0
	CRC32	c7eb9f1f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\

Filename vdswmi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 231424 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	30e1ff6a77dbc282a3699ea930e5eb47
	SHA1	326893ebd5d89e7391d4c7350b9a278ec2a564f4
	SHA256	b32c629b5ec1aef0d4fd9951fde8a5214464c69d2f955fb1f8fa4b49a2ed2dbf
	CRC32	9c44b878
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wbem\

Filename vdswmi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 297472 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	55668e301f8ea105c51a98f1257e00e2
	SHA1	405f2e41294a98ca9be62e9955817bca8e79af38
	SHA256	66bdddc3c96f01fb58bb12f8ab9e3897fd2d8cbba178aca83efd9017c5896464
	CRC32	4c4a154c
	Example file location	---

Filename vdswmi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 160768 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5713edeffa6b3839233258b7627a0e9f
	SHA1	79672f2a0994704d5200bfd7e4eebc029c0d3ec2
	SHA256	e8de5e9c9a57a23bb8fb391ed5642a8c721cd9fbb3606a6611d8561d2cf6b70d
	CRC32	16b3a100
	Example file location	---