How to Repair wiashext.dll? Download Now

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

wiashext.dll file Imaging Devices Shell Folder UI. 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 wiashext.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wiashext.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

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Fix wiashext.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wiashext.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wiashext.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Imaging Devices Shell Folder UI

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 wiashext.dll file related problems

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

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

wiashext.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 444928 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8ed9ea1a07933b2c26fa72648a9dd007
	SHA1	04f9a39dc08716aee70902806ff69469ee40bc24
	SHA256	49626cfe41709a341e2a0288e3d5d27e556dc2e510d706a1970e8a3d99dd90a4
	CRC32	6d96ef41
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiashext.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 446976 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d63185a95d5e79ae4e4f787ebc3a9162
	SHA1	eff52a5aa4ec2aa598db70bd4dfae5d493136c81
	SHA256	fb7da156087a9e8a37b1825b0ae45ddbb973ad84590315bc952723871d6ea945
	CRC32	67a5c57a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiashext.dll

System Windows 8

File size 440832 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	aa297963dd8a9bcf5e9fbeb706db631b
	SHA1	2e65f7248887ccc8d808b7ef57817e28a414a4fb
	SHA256	2850096497ac770cbbe8a4af19b4f711e69fcd74924f8194481e6413770713f6
	CRC32	b55ade72
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiashext.dll

System Windows 7

File size 464384 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	009dfddb6c2792a2c2086737e771d99c
	SHA1	a5bec31427191b1356d08b84769d0ff2a3407636
	SHA256	0f95e5cfb74730119626973f0e8002a713f002fdab989667a6475a6173cb1e06
	CRC32	d8d5f4f8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiashext.dll

System Windows 7

File size 444928 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	af7a23e8db9d8f491ecd50ed5f738b36
	SHA1	86db43d0925ab61879773c03b096a42309ce846d
	SHA256	25a784f0a633c8a6a44e8f27025b41dc50c0211b51374d3dd1e269a98b426174
	CRC32	f22d7ded
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiashext.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 463872 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	70bb1e305c084d384b68d0fc19252304
	SHA1	656d610ae2a4044392368900b28b0ebe5d845823
	SHA256	1fa813ab720cef4c160663494a11d5acf97bc75a3a23da8b8784e2085cf7ec43
	CRC32	9f892ad4
	Example file location	---

Filename wiashext.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 443904 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e23dd885f5c1f6d2f0563878e570c922
	SHA1	d1a18a052a7b46bf01977a113d80ded9de121f52
	SHA256	b2e04f8645e29a0984721419ba800cf3843e9635bb9ed99a5a7cb2743522b988
	CRC32	35ce399f
	Example file location	---

Filename wiashext.dll

System Windows XP

File size 589312 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	bf67ac2c1f41be892b98e9b8e91c0cb8
	SHA1	9496f9056dda5c47e51fcfa391031bec2e4a011c
	SHA256	431b0c05c1243864cbece189400ec8be7c1abee37360c40fed40c66051d01f3d
	CRC32	2f4c4e8d
	Example file location	---