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

winsetup.dll file Windows System Setup. 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 winsetup.dll related errors on your device. You can also download winsetup.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, 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 Vista, Windows Vista

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Fix winsetup.dll errors

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

4.1 List of winsetup.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	winsetup.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows System Setup

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 winsetup.dll file related problems

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

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

winsetup.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\

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

System Windows 10

File size 2335136 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0cc90303da72cd3eeb2a054dec505f95
	SHA1	8cf7002b9b5b54369070be26fab4afe1029e8f1f
	SHA256	6ef2c04dee56708a3ec22f6005bc564cb7e00a51697c72d889d1941869570779
	CRC32	c36386da
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename winsetup.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 2196480 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1fe3cb9fc3c8c3179e83ec8002b43567
	SHA1	f3bddfd91b98de4a6f1426b0948083f2ec13cde0
	SHA256	3a6ff00cdd33de44d6cff170acd4c9f396fb5c6b9bd76d2b49225669643a9c9c
	CRC32	50d00f02
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename winsetup.dll

System Windows 8

File size 2130944 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	12d7d5fc93bf803ed347106bbd08e982
	SHA1	5a1d33db8401ed6d5f98dc958d7a1cae053eec05
	SHA256	ba3d87ec816e144f1a20b1233f4bd1c5be7ebbf0deb83dce15fc3eee4e8312e6
	CRC32	89a7e486
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename winsetup.dll

System Windows 7

File size 2199040 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	08d2ed129e1cbc23475a7ee1b65f82ae
	SHA1	3f869c60c089d56aa57db622a029a74dc3c1596f
	SHA256	a4726f613a3375945ad5da878ca20bb0387125a72377b98d5182aa025aa9d1a1
	CRC32	d672275f
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename winsetup.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1469952 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	06ccfd6d558ffe867ce46d77469a9222
	SHA1	ae2ede03dc02ab1b7383615d3724817049709a1c
	SHA256	36211bdb05d787231c47a9bb823055ede7fa34450389c790fdecbf89d1acaa9d
	CRC32	85898e56
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\

Filename winsetup.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1865728 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	48fa652808f525c06f7f76aa1f4403d6
	SHA1	4099a87e38345aa3fe3b18f28a0b92a16f71e244
	SHA256	82086b95457678dd46cae0d1bba0f475e221def7abbbabbdd640a5498a8335e5
	CRC32	3c12bb0a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\