Troubleshoot wbemsvc.dll Errors and Download File

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

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

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 wbemsvc.dll

4.1 List of wbemsvc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wbemsvc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WMI

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 wbemsvc.dll file related problems

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

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

wbemsvc.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 48640 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	90340a9083e3d39ed1fc923b2aca3c51
	SHA1	dcdbad2757c3a719494956f24ab543387ddc57b6
	SHA256	1c18decdf7ccd89b0000aca2154ee8117b8a6e1b807a32187c204dbec2957d9d
	CRC32	434306d3
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemsvc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 49664 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	076d76e9c7a1495d7af4201ad6f86c1b
	SHA1	4eddb560df2e961d3e9de47af5cc4f7c1844c15f
	SHA256	8c66988f4e5ec9be8b25c460b7e4724ba6c5621799357c89980c1d6ca248151e
	CRC32	512f6833
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemsvc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 50176 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7139c54e7282804745f9991f588fe506
	SHA1	63fdf54add4935c2dc39e39592ea47e30f1c0615
	SHA256	f8693cf2a6b5c6d2d6ef6cbf0241b7dabe33e546383d8144601f2df9d73ec8c5
	CRC32	9eab7505
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemsvc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 64512 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	718b6f51ab7f6fe2988a36868f9ad3ab
	SHA1	7cc84a20d6597f58eebabea5489d72239c6e746b
	SHA256	76141b4e94c2766e2c34cef523092948771a7893212efadbe88d2171b85ff012
	CRC32	3c69d4cf
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemsvc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 47616 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	776ae0564f8b1c282e331fd95a1bdc5f
	SHA1	c35fa5de94bed76f5f39efd434d95d9fd21aa93e
	SHA256	601cfca3922ffea46a54ad323845a76a12fc6af9ff64e9b0ae294fbb1afcf4cb
	CRC32	faf4028c
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wbemsvc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 123904 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	8f8380e73a04bcb85340b1a3653fb8a5
	SHA1	26ef2f4d447371c8cb5497e7584f7c64aa2485ad
	SHA256	0a70536ddf372aa85ad85e106a69af1ab2bd7d8d72b648c2b817e0c04ffb9ccc
	CRC32	3aa30ae3
	Example file location	---

Filename wbemsvc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 49152 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	db0f37dba4c245c61e5936ddbde62438
	SHA1	4af5eff6a0e31d1c2dcb845882e59dae8928e95b
	SHA256	2db2979baf792da74584e380055f233b9cef51bcbf992ca84a79ad81a23c1663
	CRC32	72d739c6
	Example file location	---

Filename wbemsvc.dll

System Windows XP

File size 43520 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	010472d0ae758227c6f6e6933549c219
	SHA1	c92a0767eee0b90644ea6968aae3f7e0cd623d47
	SHA256	4082365231756e2889bd9a19eefa27665b9902f8c8bc376c70dc3aa80aea541b
	CRC32	25ad93fd
	Example file location	---