wbemcntl.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

wbemcntl.dll file WMI Control. 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 wbemcntl.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wbemcntl.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

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Fix wbemcntl.dll errors

1 Information about wbemcntl.dll file
2 Errors related to wbemcntl.dll file
3 How to fix wbemcntl.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 wbemcntl.dll

4.1 List of wbemcntl.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wbemcntl.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WMI Control

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 wbemcntl.dll file related problems

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

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

wbemcntl.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wbemcntl.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\system32\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 296960 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6996d08dcdf283775a2688d10aec1b15
	SHA1	b0f28d714f5653a10858263af4c281cf3e3c675e
	SHA256	76ee954acc1a2f6f3b539f8dc079f5e07d527692b7e833bfcac75bdde5c02d1d
	CRC32	72c6ae33
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemcntl.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 309760 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c3280e33c8489246174e1019d37fa286
	SHA1	2d8e26e253437f4beb30c01dd56a9d1ce1a13900
	SHA256	0a0fd7068f0f283c8b3000f0d4e0992d60618ab994e0b526f9c991d36896d863
	CRC32	143eefa0
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemcntl.dll

System Windows 8

File size 303616 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b1180e5c94fb4d0ec40c4963a7f0c588
	SHA1	61e3cbe23a92986785142767e9f7cb4464ce34a9
	SHA256	9e23c142150654606b27e41268e89629eddf9aea59e098472c9ddc59e350a72e
	CRC32	6af30f3e
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemcntl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 387072 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	a912d54fac01516a5737096771a49aea
	SHA1	c7ff5206280f9914f0927c624edd27fc6f6d046a
	SHA256	a102a8695de892b9636a08874c804396557e72a2f5caa9b3dddbc4f31529e43c
	CRC32	9cd152df
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemcntl.dll

System Windows 7

File size 300032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c9ac8edf576708625a155386e30636e6
	SHA1	5e783670cacbb611d8253709c40ba49502f35a02
	SHA256	d3720c17b7a9c892c23eefe9adcb907d5b98cac415132476524011e535c6b0d5
	CRC32	d913e755
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemcntl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 343040 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	8b1176e96d2bb12c526351cec55279ec
	SHA1	4cfed86b24c4e6c1e0b4dd30902c2e487fc64422
	SHA256	0d9f47ba399893d93d2e8a8d7d6e173a98e0f2b7dfcebeaba4b968d65ececd06
	CRC32	acc4d1ec
	Example file location	---

Filename wbemcntl.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 250368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bc023984097acb9e0d09a624e1ebe968
	SHA1	dab1dbbdd36fb13ba26c043843837fdd6bf79a02
	SHA256	41007516483b6376b40554fb39a7c7dbbbdedf8c9b78136fde44063b811a5a33
	CRC32	fdda0220
	Example file location	---

Filename wbemcntl.dll

System Windows XP

File size 196608 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	091737bca34ed01c06ccd46951ef48ed
	SHA1	9a3ffd9113a3820f4899ea06d3e2f0dda81bc92c
	SHA256	12a61f9b63a0aa4c0bad47348200d4576431a2ebf2c676309501535c31d06c9f
	CRC32	49c994aa
	Example file location	---