Download whhelper.dll to Fix Errors

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

whhelper.dll file Net shell helper DLL for winHttp. 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 whhelper.dll related errors on your device. You can also download whhelper.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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Fix whhelper.dll errors

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

4.1 List of whhelper.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	whhelper.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Net shell helper DLL for winHttp

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 whhelper.dll file related problems

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

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

whhelper.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of whhelper.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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	75b722b81e2fe1021133fb0e7e763574
	SHA1	ed12c603f6667a65ca1fcf7648146c38d093a289
	SHA256	91447fc1252713a8b6042b44bc48654c3d06350d5b71fc33a2e1743f7723a392
	CRC32	83fde105
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename whhelper.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	48f3b5b1479b7f9ef2bcd11e0a7e7673
	SHA1	4b699898054164d05196b565c95e4f1d16ca1f6c
	SHA256	3b2b81fd0185ba03b335e9fbc269af2a7937fddf3bcd87dceb5a6b24d3f7e330
	CRC32	68bcdd22
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename whhelper.dll

System Windows 8

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3046e9be16426d336eb3c256ceb633ef
	SHA1	45e6f6cbf93a395113e9960be9724b4302c3cb1e
	SHA256	c4681a94992c5b35fcd3e847f3438cadb2aaf8e79241cc221ff540810329310c
	CRC32	268fb786
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename whhelper.dll

System Windows 7

File size 18944 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	110a8c1ea034ce155cc99f083b2415ca
	SHA1	289f969881e39283daaf53c0c50b2f4c0eb29be8
	SHA256	2041537c39cd2328d388f729a5f5c6adc02b2e34d553424ab852085bce383500
	CRC32	0ca3581b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename whhelper.dll

System Windows 7

File size 14848 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	daecdfa364992f1d26705887e1a3c93f
	SHA1	a95b5693bdf17afecb81fb997f7cdba0678f40ab
	SHA256	54cbd8c4d53ca919dd31880d9350659afdc18de182fc01bee3d8655367d1ea80
	CRC32	e5542b49
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename whhelper.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 18944 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	66be059a9dff3060c4ae61b8450ae296
	SHA1	0ef8b8a84b2d7daef3f3d3efdfc5471e8dff7775
	SHA256	d11250baa3f4b4932448cc5b747be7248edc53f1050af243db7a1c1feb231523
	CRC32	36707033
	Example file location	---

Filename whhelper.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 15360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	978abb8547246e1963708eea895fb502
	SHA1	3f1f66d9c233559869299cec1c2b5a775896b83b
	SHA256	b53e0320903d8f57b36834f9b877d32a3a0781b591a87ab10bf59e5d72919b2a
	CRC32	950cfc69
	Example file location	---