Fix wiaaut.dll Errors

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

wiaaut.dll file WIA Automation Layer. 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 wiaaut.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wiaaut.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

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 wiaaut.dll

4.1 List of wiaaut.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wiaaut.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WIA Automation Layer

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 wiaaut.dll file related problems

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

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

wiaaut.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 578048 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	86602c9ab21394e631e16eb3faf3be90
	SHA1	a4dc80b549cfea1558bbf6431417e6bd00c09a05
	SHA256	6a35b406d856f266c53285b5831ac7135728144949fdb5428349b08ef3ac273c
	CRC32	270bb7fb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiaaut.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 579584 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4bd6640f568ea4a3eaa7461f27b6d2c0
	SHA1	9286837b667438f5ef9decaf52cd2e66ab52c163
	SHA256	ce1eae4687c0fd11a3355a18c6d66d87610316eb9ca3260c4ecb282a89905409
	CRC32	85bb4f3e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiaaut.dll

System Windows 8

File size 556032 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3b470ceeca477a3276030dd23b638c8e
	SHA1	8ef774a97d1844671e4122aac2ccc88136c2a571
	SHA256	9473eb1f9f760c59d1fdba49e20bf49b4cd6be5aacef7976bffb27511f78797d
	CRC32	ae875a69
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiaaut.dll

System Windows 7

File size 669696 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	06f534325c29daf6b183e369e70d04b1
	SHA1	4484ff5e85092709b364c2dfa93113f78cf654e4
	SHA256	da4596ce9e8d7861393b6e2e895a0e3b4c9fd586a631248d8552cf8843dc61bf
	CRC32	f2c64056
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiaaut.dll

System Windows 7

File size 544256 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	aa16807c8c956ba493b7d697d25ceb18
	SHA1	7321695fe5dd0cdc04d27518219832b407cef7fc
	SHA256	d7d2915afb4d18ecc25792e791ac5a1e1ba1fe23161a359a812f191916ed1117
	CRC32	2380108b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiaaut.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 669184 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	4309f5cde2396b8b1649633186f48a8f
	SHA1	41318062086f727fe7612b550616ea17420bbbbe
	SHA256	3954808b4724b92ee05eef1c749b3ac1c896dd0323f31bf5cbd2a76d0b8c8f99
	CRC32	31d73aae
	Example file location	---

Filename wiaaut.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 547840 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6e45d15daaa98d105ab3280d2bca7c13
	SHA1	68888e4dd101a3721db4b77ea67a16859ab86473
	SHA256	5b98064440ccd07a8c7b8fd0b332f1d192453ac53cff0807709730c6f16314c5
	CRC32	6c8b55d8
	Example file location	---