How to Download and Fix Websocket.dll?

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

Websocket.dll file Web Socket API. 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 Websocket.dll related errors on your device. You can also download Websocket.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix Websocket.dll errors

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

4.1 List of Websocket.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Websocket.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Web Socket API

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 Websocket.dll file related problems

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

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

Websocket.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 37376 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	97db4f942f29c66aa4f6ce0679e66aa6
	SHA1	4ba9df96264bc18dd04fffce67c72e0bda6fd4b3
	SHA256	90da434cc138b9dafa19e78bc7acba8909598e72853ec1c8c4fb92a78bde423d
	CRC32	584a2775
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Websocket.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 35840 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5cd8ac39696de20cb30bec75c313849c
	SHA1	9a8812ca21b2684040a9ec22ea3ad7a8f539d48e
	SHA256	283b2814238bb3d3bfc941ee2e89c125235cafa834c14fa55f28c38541102967
	CRC32	8bfe6b6c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Websocket.dll

System Windows 8

File size 34304 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	553b3d6dfc02ed4e683b4f998243673c
	SHA1	e3a72f6749bbb3e57f64740f708855950cc1f26e
	SHA256	a6a8c18c620dd92c8b732aed87e9cdeaff51ccdfcad698ade5cb02b9130bc897
	CRC32	3b8cd702
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\