Download and Fix wdigest.dll

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

wdigest.dll file Microsoft Digest Access. 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 wdigest.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wdigest.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 wdigest.dll

4.1 List of wdigest.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wdigest.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Digest Access

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 wdigest.dll file related problems

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

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

wdigest.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wdigest.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\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 186880 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a755ec5fc0c44772db1577f00e398264
	SHA1	9efc1fc84727724e03882c983dc8e2432c089bae
	SHA256	19805d6a70b8c6a2ea1f8ac878cbe364ac2c28577e49640affc318b06ca7556b
	CRC32	b3c09a92
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdigest.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 193024 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c8efb1efa37f2b612e422ec720ac9e7b
	SHA1	1bda9afde22b1ff0155250ccba063a3e2dc1751b
	SHA256	8ab5e62aa7dab1c8b61189d396f24b8ea8e83b023fea97d262c786dc9f5fa166
	CRC32	095d9fa4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdigest.dll

System Windows 8

File size 176128 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	281bd1bc66b9ab71835f2f9021a86e3b
	SHA1	d98a0d0893d3bdf8e47c609cc8caea50bfdf9966
	SHA256	935ea2f9dbbafb7707223ecbbc9bc2fe73387faaf9179208309b098f8f019c60
	CRC32	0623c815
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdigest.dll

System Windows 7

File size 171520 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0450cf487ecd8a67b56f59f9a96d024d
	SHA1	457828289fae929cc9409a1aeb731bec054f7607
	SHA256	7b19cd3b3a98384844e3f4d04c505b8d17b2d5aabe184e265e85a17d0ddbc25b
	CRC32	e608bcb6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wdigest.dll

System Windows 7

File size 210432 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	95fb6ca4374e343ddd653fcc43f9d26b
	SHA1	998af4d598f8dfbda127c4a014ddeb12d9e73f47
	SHA256	911a240f9c1dd155c2b1cd85fe4a8044eb2816af166cd8cb66eeb905ca352881
	CRC32	f67d3144
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wdigest.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 197632 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	388d703d838b656ad0d553b9d7443826
	SHA1	7f7b71bf1729a6c6617506734c5b6d787c7ec9dd
	SHA256	7b75359f87bec239a15d1672d759f532f1fbbf0e3dcedb4e6ab701d2ae2544d8
	CRC32	f698a4fc
	Example file location	---

Filename wdigest.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 168448 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	eb2fa63a1eea7d5a219b9c91cb2f9c07
	SHA1	aba1d7778e4ed7fe69ca21234b6d833c67ced7f7
	SHA256	8e915e0981719bac295ab5d2cd5d4dce08c646da4bfe8e92c5c48bd2997a23da
	CRC32	5bcfc26e
	Example file location	---

Filename wdigest.dll

System Windows XP

File size 49152 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	cefcc6a64983eb8119f3a07a0c1ede30
	SHA1	745a30d62c4aa5ca3893dfe9000d254a81501e41
	SHA256	815ce35b787d9491380b02f7f19712b99a035187fd743c6072ea33e7ebfcb54b
	CRC32	eb973ae6
	Example file location	---