Fix wephostsvc.dll Errors

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

wephostsvc.dll file WEP Host Service. 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 wephostsvc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wephostsvc.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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Fix wephostsvc.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wephostsvc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wephostsvc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WEP Host Service

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common wephostsvc.dll file related problems

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

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

wephostsvc.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 22528 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8bafa2a9dc93948f55b8f01fa100216e
	SHA1	45f603b678283acb202ce376d07058ac2332c4e0
	SHA256	3efbdd99dde7c1616ed828e63cc51024c4c55498b0e9cf42e273da874540f6e8
	CRC32	d44e9dab
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wephostsvc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c64344b1459f633429c66173965f9080
	SHA1	b43a845f0a777ee8d60afba4eaa3db22d3fb118e
	SHA256	a1c4214625674eef98c58b3c481dba3d3cac68feb3f9c51f601d84a04ef7b1b4
	CRC32	966a06b8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\